Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety: Tips for Parents
Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety: Tips for Parents I have seen an increasing number of children and teens with social anxiety over the last few
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Coping with Relocation
Coping with Relocation Moving to a new place is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. Research suggests that is
Managing Summer Expectations: Helping Kids (and Parents) Navigate the Season
Managing Summer Expectations: Helping Kids (and Parents) Navigate the Season The school year is over (Whew!) and our children’s excitement for summer vacation has likely
What’s Behind the Anger?
Anger, though it may feel intense and hard to handle in the moment, is a normal human emotion. It signals to us that something is not right, and we need to pay attention to it.
Parental Self-Regulation Helps Kids with Big Feelings
As parents, we have no doubt observed our children (of all ages) experiencing big feelings. Big feelings are bound to happen, and big feelings are tough! I have been thinking about parent mindfulness a lot these days. The act of being mindful of ourselves as caregivers and being aware of what is going on in our bodies helps us be the calm, secure presence our kids need when big feelings come up for them. It is important to know what is going on in our own bodies and care for ourselves to meet the needs of our kids.
It’s Almost Bathing Suit Season! Achieving Body Acceptance
For many years, the “body positivity” movement has been in our public discourse, as an argument against diet culture and its impact on our emotions and economy. Body positivity centers on the message that all bodies are beautiful – inclusive of all sizes, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities.
