Practicing Self-Compassion
Teaching compassion helps our kids develop into kind, caring individuals. However, compassion is not just about how we treat others, it’s also about how we treat ourselves. Self-compassion is the kindness and understanding we give to ourselves. While it’s great to give to others, to grow into healthy, confident adults, kids must be able to […]
Social Media Safety For Kids
Internet safety for kids has always been a concern for parents, but social media is everchanging and more accessible than ever. While social media can be a source of entertainment and safe connection with peers, it also presents serious dangers. As younger and younger children use social media, it’s important to monitor and implement social […]
What to Do if Your Teen’s Friends Use Drugs
As kids enter their teenage years, they tend to gravitate more toward friends. Oftentimes, this growing independence is associated with acting out and other negative behaviors. In the worst cases, teen years can be riddled with drug and alcohol use. The earlier teens get into drugs, the worse impact it can have on their life […]
Helping Kids With Trust Issues
Trust is often viewed as a very “adult” topic, but it’s something that begins in childhood. Our ability to form trusting relationships with others is connected to our experience of trusting adults in our lives. Much like adults, kids can struggle to trust others. As a parent or close adult figure, you do have the […]