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5 Tips for Helping with Back to School Blues

It’s that time of year again… the dreaded Back to School Blitz. For some, it can be a time of excitement, sending care-free children off to see their friends and share stories about vacations and activities from the summer. But for many, this time of year brings chaos, exhaustion, and often a ton of anxiety […]

Is my child just disobedient or something more? How to know and what to do…Part 2

In our last post, we talked about what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, what it is not, and what to watch out for with your child. This week, we’ll provide some helpful tips you can utilize at home to try and manage some of these symptoms. First, let’s take a look at some of the many […]

Is my child just disobedient or something more? How to know and what to do…Part 1

It’s a nightmare. Your child, the light of your life, the person you love more than anything in the entire world has become someone you don’t recognize, and honestly can’t even stand to be around. Your once precious baby has developed a persistent pattern of arguing, talking back, being disrespectful, “blowing up” or getting disproportionately […]

Taking Your Kids in Public….War or Peace? – Part 1

Taking kids out into public can be challenging, difficult and hard. Lets face it, kids like to touch EVERY thing they can, they want EVERY toy they see and will throw a fit to get EVERY piece of candy at the check out line. As parents, we often feel like we are stepping into a […]

Are You A Binge Eater? Find Out Below.

You often hear it…. …oh I was so bad this weekend, I binge ate, I’m so bad. But the reality of binge eating disorder is very different than having that extra scoop of ice cream or a few more pieces of pizza. Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by binge eating without the compensatory behaviors characteristic […]

I Just Can’t Think! Causes of Concentration Issues and When To Seek Help

Ever said this to yourself? I just can’t think! What’s wrong with me?? We all have moments when we’re super stressed and we feel like our brain has just ran away with the circus and left us to fend for ourselves. Usually those moments are fleeting and don’t cause too much difficulty. However, many clients […]

Life Transitions: 7 Ways to Conquer Change

So many changes happen throughout all of our lives, some we can control, others we are just left to struggle and cope on our own. One thing we all have in common – no matter the age, race, economic status – is that life is constantly changing and we must adapt to live a successful, […]

What’s normal for a 4-year-old? And when to be concerned..

Every parent wonders…is my kid normal?? We’re here to put your mind at ease and give you some direction to help know if your child’s behavior is normal or worrisome. As you likely know, your 4 yr. old is hitting independence and is moving into more structured environments, helping them prepare for Kindergarten. To help […]

12 Signs of Job Burnout

We’ve all been there… ..you are just tired, like soul, weary, in your bones tired. But, you still have to get up every morning, trudge into work, clock your hours, and sweat it out until you can bask in that ever-elusive “not at work” time. But, there comes a time when this is more of […]

What’s normal for a 3 year old? And when to be concerned…

Having a 3 year old can be like having a teenager in your house…they look like children (or adults) on the outside but then they do things that just have you… …stumped. Is it normal for my 3-year-old to throw fits when he doesn’t get the type of cookie he wants? What about not wanting […]