How to help my middle schooler when they are stressed out about school? In the 23 years I have worked with kids, I have learned that the most important things you can teach them are: There are many options to get the success they want in life On paper, I probably did not look like
How a Parent Can Get Their Child to Play Again If you are the parent of a young child (I am not taking about teens), you are probably still at an age where you have a pretty clear recollection of what your childhood was like. For most of you, childhood memories might possibly involve a
Are We Ready To Have Kids? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach Adding a child to your family is a huge commitment, one that you and your partner should discuss in depth before making the decision. Here are some things you and your partner should discuss before making the decision. Timing If you
Surviving Summer Vacation With Kids At Home From School For working parents, the summer break can present a bit of a logistical nightmare, as it means that the kids will need attention for a period of up to 3 months. Additionally, if you have more than one child, they will now be around each other
Ways to Help Your Child Cope when a Friend Moves Away. Tips From A Child Therapist in Long Beach. Moving is stressful for a child, but it’s also hard on the close friends that are left behind. Here are a few ways to help ease the trauma of loss when one of your child’s closest
Helping Your Teen or Tween Adjust to a Move. Tips From A Teen Therapist in Long Beach. Children of all ages thrive on familiarity and consistency, while moving is all about change and everything new. While children are resilient, it can be difficult, especially for older children who may have many longtime friends and may
Can teenagers go to counseling without their parents’ permission? In California: Kids, at age 12, can consent to their own treatment without their parents even knowing they are going to counseling. Whether I agree or disagree as a clinician, and whether you agree or disagree as a parent, even if you are paying (as the
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How Can Parents Deal With Sibling Rivalry Between Their Children. Tips From a Child Therapist in Long Beach. Many couples decide to have a second child so that their little one won’t grow up as an only child. Having an extra child around the house creates an additional level of stress for parents, and it
5 Tips For Helping a Child When Their Parent Dies. Written By a Child Therapist in Long Beach. Please also see my blog post entitled: “Helping your child through Grief”. (1) Telling your child when your spouse is sick. Your child will sense something is wrong and if their parent does die, it will give
