Often, understanding our child, the whys to what they do and their unique personality, is half the battle. It took several years for me to figure out my child is an introvert and to learn how to best parent his personality to avoid much unnecessary … [Read more]
Typical Mood Swings or Clinical Depression?
How do I know if my child is truly depressed and, clinically speaking, has Major Depressive Disorder? Or, is my child a typical, moody, or overly emotional teenager? This is often a concern and question made by parents of tweens or teens, and less … [Read more]
The P-I-N Approach to Combating Sibling Rivalry (my 3 step process)
Pull up the roots. Often, competition is the root of sibling rivalry. Do away with comparisons, labels, or favoritism. If children are compared to one another, there will be rivalry. Children are unique and yes, some can be easier to parent than … [Read more]
How to SQUASH the ANTs
To all the animal rights activists, you can relax; this is not to be taken literally. I know a few friends who wouldn't dare step on an ant! Not anything like the tiny creature, ANTs, or Automatic Negative Thoughts, are just that - an immediate … [Read more]
9 Common Misconceptions about ADHD
No matter how far we have come, ADHD & ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder/ Attention Deficit Disorder -Inattentive Type) continues to have a stigma attached. I still see the fear in parent's eyes when it is mentioned and it is pretty … [Read more]
Help! My Teenager has Shut Down…
It seems to happen overnight, suddenly your teen seems to shut down. He (or She) answers your questions with an "I don't know" or a "Whatever." The more you inquire, the less you get. So, what do you do? Here are seven tips to help you navigate these … [Read more]