Tantrum

Confronting a Meltdown: Get Results Without Exploding

When a child has a meltdown or a tantrum, parents can get results with a detached and neutral response. When dealing with challenging behaviors, our triggers might create strong emotions within ourselves. We might feel that we need to “match” the behavior with an “equal” response or even try to “top” our child. As parents, […]

Love

Make Decisions on Love Not Fear

We often make important decisions to prepare for worst-case scenarios or avoid the things we do not want. While considering all sides of the decisions we make is vital to critical thinking, does preparing for the worst prepare us for success or hold us back? Are we letting our worries talk us out of the […]

Smiling optimistic

How to Break Bad Habits With 4 Steps

Breaking bad habits can be difficult. By definition, habits are cemented firmly within our routines and lives. Bad habits can turn our kids into their own worst enemies. They might try to break bad habits–succeeding in the short-term. However, bad habits can be so ingrained in their minds that they can continually come back, making […]

Bi-polar disorder

Up and Down: Struggling With Bi-Polar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can be misunderstood, especially for kids and teens. Teens often have swings in their moods and can feel “up and down.” When are these emotional rollercoasters indicative of normal teenage behavior versus bipolar disorder? This can be tricky and difficult to determine. Some of the things that we can look for are the […]

Managing Symptoms of OCD

How Can I Manage Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or (OCD) can be detrimental to those suffering from the disorder. You may have a child who is suffering from these symptoms. You may also have some of the symptoms yourself and may need some help in minimizing your symptoms in order to be there for your child. OCD can be confusing and […]