Lauren Stein, LMFT gives parents tips on how to ease their child’s transition into middle school. In this video, parents and caretakers will learn: The importance of openness with their child Helping their children find solutions to the issues they are facing Focusing less on how to fix the anxiety, but instead help their child […]
Lauren Stein, LMFT gives parents tips on how to help their first grader with back to school anxiety. In this video she talks about: Facilitating your child’s socialization The importance of extracurricular activities Your role and responsibilities in in anxiety management for your child To learn more about how to help your child […]
To a child, making the jump from kindergarten to elementary school can feel like a giant leap into the abyss. The transition to a new grade, and possibly a new school, is an exciting (yet scary) time for kids. Without knowing what to expect, they’re unsure about what the next 10 months of their lives […]
Without a doubt, one of the toughest transitions a child goes through is the elementary school to middle school transition. This transition is tough for parents, too. As a parent, it’s normal to be unsure about how to help your child navigate through this process. Your pre-teen has questions about this big life change. You’re […]
In the first part of our series, we discussed what anxiety related to food allergies may look like. This time, we look at the unique ways elementary school children show anxiety and how to help. Signs of anxiety in young children Repeated reports of headaches, stomachaches and other physical pains Clinginess including unwillingness to separate […]
In the part three of my blog series I talked about grief from death. Today, I’ll be talking about ways you can help your child transition into a new school. Think back to the last time you started a new job. Or the last time you moved to a new home. How did it feel? […]
“Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” —Unknown In the second part of supporting kids through tough transitions series, I talked about divorce. This time, I will share tips that might be helpful in getting your child through the loss […]
In the first part of my supporting kids through tough transitions series, I talked about helpful tips to keep in mind during transitions. In this part of the series, I will provide you with tips on how to support your child during this difficult time. It’s no secret that divorce can turn a family upside […]
“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” —Robin Sharma Have you ever asked yourself how you handle change? If you haven’t, take a moment to think about this. Some say change is an added benefit to their lives; those who welcome change view transitions as exciting opportunities […]
In Star Light, Star Bright, Please Go to Bed Without a Fight, we saw how bedtime can be a challenge for anxious children. Let’s now dive into the key ingredients for creating the perfect recipe for your child’s bedtime routine. Consistency One of the most important components of a bedtime routine is a consistent, predictable, recurring […]