Resources for Parents

When our children are feeling big emotions, it can be hard to know how to help them. It becomes even more complicated when their behaviors aren’t acceptable. Here's 3 steps that can help.

Most of us enjoy being in control. Some of us feel very uncomfortable when we are not in control. Our relationship with control is a major contributor to our ability to maintain relationships, deal with emotions, and thrive day to day. Curious about you or your child's relationship with control. Try this art activity.

Child development is complex and can be difficult for parents to navigate. Often parents find themselves basing what is “typical” on their child’s siblings, their neighbor’s kids, or a quick google search. Understanding what is typical at your child’s age and what may warrant seeking some extra help can make all the difference.

All relationships have ruptures. Inevitably, feelings will be hurt, there will be disagreements, and every now and then we may not handle something as well as we would like. Whether our child is misbehaving, we are having a rough day, or everyone is just at their wit’s end, ruptures will occur. When this happens, we make a withdrawal from our joint bank account with our child. But what happens if we don’t have any money saved up?

3 Struggles I See Most Often With Discipline Madison Longchamp, MS, LPC I see parents struggling all the time with discipline. Sometimes they’re inconsistent, sometimes the consequences don’t work or make sense, and sometimes it’s just complicated. I also see the other side. Kids and teens affected by discipline that isn’t effective or is confusing.  Here are some common mistakes I see and some ways to adapt.  1. Making your reaction the consequence.  When we yell, ignore, gi

Children experience big emotions just like adults do—fear, anger, sadness, confusion, and worry. The difference is that children often don’t yet have the language or emotional skills to explain what they are feeling.