Adolescents
What not to say to your kids — and what you can say that’s better
Our kids know how to push our buttons, even buttons we didn’t know we had. When that happens, it’s easy to express our frustrations. But if we can use some…
Read MoreSmooth Transitions: Training Kids for Back-to-School Rhythms
I think I had my first flash of real critical thinking right before beginning second grade. Summer vacation, filled with the whimsies of open days and late nights, limped to…
Read MoreScreen Time Solutions: Navigating Limits for Children and Teens
Eighteen square inches have changed the world as we know it. The average size of a smartphone screen is 3 by 6 inches. These few inches have the ability to…
Read MoreMiracles Happen: Balancing Time with Your Children
How did we get here? It started with cuddles and sweet baby breath and then we blinked and now we are juggling 3 extra curriculars, and homework. Somewhere along the…
Read MoreYour Daily Family To-do List: 5 Habits for Good School Days
There are five simple habits families can implement each day to stay connected, organized, and focused on what matters most.Routines help create structure and a sense of security. We repeat…
Read MorePsychological Evaluations are Imagination-Expanders
To the kids—and their parents I suppose—summer is for imagination. The days are longer, and the schedule is looser. The mornings and Mondays don’t elbow in with such aggressive oomph.…
Read MoreCould psychological testing benefit my child?
As parents, we may at times ask if psychological testing would be helpful for our children. It’s a question we hear often at The Center.Parents may be concerned that their…
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