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How to Help Anxious Kids Adapt to Change
November 15, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Nico loved having the same routine every day of the week. When his routine changed, he would get upset. His emotional meltdowns and rigidity were trying on him…
One Sure Way To Help Your Child Become Fearless
October 18, 2017
A dad takes his six-year-old daughter to play at a playground. The monkey bars have been a challenge for her. She had tried many times in the past, and on the second or third bar,…
What Can Help Children Reach Their Potential? –Answers from Researchers
August 25, 2017
The article published by Inc. is titled: “According to Science, This 1 Thing Predicts a Student’s Success More Than Any Other” If you didn’t read the article, the answer is “Grit.” What does it mean?…
7 Essentials for Parents of Kids with OCD
August 22, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Looking back to what I now know suggests that my 3 1/2 year old son’s long lasting temper tantrums may have been an indication that something was up.…
When Your Kid Is an Athlete and a Perfectionist
June 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central Joe loved playing soccer and if he had a choice, he would spend all his waking hours playing the sport. He was also a high achiever in other…
3 Principles To Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child
May 03, 2017
For decades, Garry Landreth, a renowned child psychologist, has shared his teachings in many settings throughout the world. One of his great contributions has been in the child-parent relationship area. He has used and taught…
Got Anxious Kids? Be Brave!
April 19, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Besides being loving and patient, parents need to be brave when their children are anxious. This may be one of the most difficult things you do when you…
What Are the Signs of Depression in Teens?
March 31, 2017
Quite often, parents misunderstand their adolescents’ symptoms of depression with “just being in a bad mood,” or “personality issues,” or “the time of the month issues,” etc. Yes, we all have those kinds of days.…
Depression and Anxiety in Teens – Questions to Think About
March 31, 2017
The high numbers regarding anxiety and depression in teens are alarming. Experts keep trying to figure out why the numbers continue to rise. Research confirms what many mental health providers have known for years about…
Do’s and Don’ts to Help your Anxious Child
March 21, 2017
When children are anxious, parents also get anxious because they want to fix their child’s anxiety. As humans we have an amazing mind whose job is to help us solve problems, and we naturally also…
6 Ways to Help Your Worried Child
April 11, 2016
View original article published in Psych Central here. When Emma was 7 years old, she seemed to be catching a bug every Monday morning. She’d complain of stomachaches and didn’t want to go to school.…
Talking To Your Child About OCD
October 15, 2015
Sometimes parents hesitate telling their children that they have OCD. Their reasons may vary, but the most common reasons are the following: They worry about the stigma that surrounds OCD, and the possible negative effects…
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