This post is part two of our suicide posts and part of the larger series ‘addressing the tough stuff.’ In part one, I focused on the understanding of why suicide happens. In this post, I will address how to react if your child is suicidal. Here’s a list of other tough stuff topics that I have … [Read more…]
This is part two of our self-harming behavior posts and part of the larger series ‘addressing the tough stuff’. In part one, I focused on the understanding of why self-harming happens. In this post, I will address how to react if your child is engaging in self-harming behavior. Here’s a list of other tough stuff … [Read more…]
As a therapist, parents ask me how to talk to their kids about all the tough stuff topics. My goal for this series is to address each of these topics and help you and your child navigate the more difficult areas of life. This post is part one in how to talk to your child about self-harming behavior. … [Read more…]
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Utilizing Rewards in Parenting I’ve worked with children for almost twenty years. Starting back (way back!) in high school up until now as a mental health therapist. One of the most difficult questions I receive from parents is wanting me to give them blanket advice. The problem is no parenting advice is one sizes fits … [Read more…]
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t The Importance of Letting Your Kids Fail I’m an air sucker. It’s a family trait. My mom is an air sucker, too. When we see someone fall, get hurt, do something risky or dangerous, we take a sharp inhalation of breathe. As a mom, I’ve sucked a lot of air and my kids aren’t … [Read more…]