How to help children through the stress of COVID-19

  As we continue to reshape our new normal, we are beginning to come down from the height of our anxiety and may feel flustered and puzzled with how to move forward properly. We all have different defense mechanisms and coping skills that we begin to implement...

The Importance of Attunement

   Our first relationships will mold the way we show up in all other future relationships. Caregivers hold an important role in a child’s life because of the role they play when attuning to their children. There are lots of things written for new moms...

Ways to Help Build Your Child’s Self-Confidence

  Normalize and allow space for mistakes. Kids take cues from mom and dad. By letting a child take a few practice swings at something new before stepping in with a gentle correction, you are communicating your confidence in their ability to figure out....

Adolescents Need for Structure

  During the school break this holiday season, many students find themselves without structure during their day. Although the break from school is something they look forward to and celebrate it may cause trouble when there is a clear lack of structure....

The Love Language of Children, Acts of Service

  Welcome back to the series about how children feel loved. Today we move away from gift giving and into acts of service. Have you ever felt loved when someone went out of their way to pick you up, go on an errand for you, or clean up something they didn’t...