As a child, I hated doing chores. I hated how many I did. I hated how long they took. I hated that the same chores would have taken half the time if my mom had done them herself. Let me guess, you loved chores? No? I didn’t think so. Of course now, as an …
Children need to do chores more than you know, here is why: Read More
Anxiety is becoming more common in children; the CDC estimates that almost 25% of American children and teens are treated for an anxiety disorder. Children and teens who do not experience clinical levels of anxiety also have worries and fears that, if unaddressed, could lead to the development of mood disorders as an adult. So, …
Helping Children Manage Anxiety: Part 1 – When Parents Fight Read More
Usually people come into my office with a goal such as “I just want to be happy.” In this blog, I want to explore the idea a little bit further. I believe that if someone only wants happiness that they may undercut their own development. The quest for happiness can lead a person to suppress …
One of my favorite resources for parents just learning about kids with ADHD is to send them to youtube lectures of Dr. Russell Barkley called 30 essential ideas for parents. It is long, and awesome. Try putting it on while you do your normal browsing. Pretend its an audio book that gets started up again …
Summer is right around the corner and the kids can’t wait. If your kids are like mine, they get along great the first couple of days (or minutes) but then spending so much time together leads to arguing. Often, I feel I have to jump in and help them solve their disagreements but this …
How to Stay Out of it: Conflict Resolution for Kids Read More
One of the big studies that medical doctors and therapists alike are ogling over is the ACES study. ACES stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. Since 1995 groundbreaking research has started with over 17,000 participants. The results have been validated over and over since then. Basically, the study shows that the adverse childhood experiences we have …
Research shows the impact of adverse childhood experiences on health Read More
There are many different types of relationships ranging anywhere from strangers and acquaintances to friends, family, or spouse. If any of these people ask how you are doing, in the spilt second of your response, you are faced with how to answer the question. You may evaluate who is asking the question, how safe you …
Those are fancy words for something commonly known as “mom guilt.” While it’s perhaps more common in mommy culture, dads are susceptible as well, and it’s all too commonly expressed by those sitting on the couch in front of me. I can give you a quick diagnostic quiz right now. Are any of the following …
Each day, teenagers approach their parents with new scenarios about if they can drive here, or spend money there, or hang out with so-and-so. Parents of teenagers face the challenge of determining their child’s readiness to take on responsibilities and freedoms as well as knowing when they need to set appropriate limits. For most parents, blanket recommendations …
As a parent, one of the most challenging and frustrating things I have experienced is helping a child sleep. Sleep is essential for children. Their rapidly growing bodies need rest more than we needs as adults. How much sleep do kids need in a 24 hour period? <1 years old: 15 hours 1-3 years old: …
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