When parents come into the office for the first time, one of the questions in my intake, is about their children’s sleep. Do they sleep too much? Too little? What TIME is their bed time? Do they actually go to bed at that time? How many hours do they sleep at...
This past weekend, I was at a local store, and I over heard a family’s conversation. The mother, was belittling the children mentioning everything they had done wrong that morning, while the father followed up her comments with “kids I don’t...
As parents, one of the most difficult tasks to teach a child is to mind their manners and have good behavior. Below are some key things to keep in mind while helping your child learn good behavior and appropriate manners. Visual Aides Children learn by...
Book: Stay Close 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart By: Tenessa Gemelke I originally purchased this book for my counseling practice because I have (and have had) several child and adolescent clients who are separated from one or both of their...
Have you ever heard, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” Or “He’s a chip off the old block,” Or “Like mother like daughter?” Common knowledge, parents influence their children’s development and...
