Children
Articles
Pick your Battles: Peer and Parent Pressure
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Peer pressure is real, and parents receive few tips on how to manage themselves and their children in the peer...
"The Talk"
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The mere thought of having "the talk" about sexuality with their children often makes parents shudder and...
Encouraging the Growth Mindset in Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Parents naturally want the best for their children and can be instrumental in helping their children become...
Preparing for the School Year
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families enjoy the change summer schedules bring. It seems families adjust to the summer schedule then quickly find...
Bullying in Preschool? Yes, Preschool!
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Bullying is not just a problem for the older child. Preschoolers also experience bullying both as the victim and...
The Excitement and Challenge of Beginning School
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Beginning school can be exciting and challenging for children and parents alike. In this article, Christine Vander...
Everyone is Welcome!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...
Controlling the Chaos
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...
How to Talk about Trauma and Loss with Children
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This article gives tips and insight for adults in explaining trauma and loss to children. Important points and...
If We Always Encourage Kids, Aren’t We Raising Weaklings?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Describes how, when and why to encourage children. Some parents are concerned that too much self esteem can ruin a...
Broadcasts
An Encouraging Word Goes a Long Way, #3401
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss how influential parents can be in helping...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #6 of 6, #3400
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #5 of 6, #3399
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #4 of 6, #3398
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #3 of 6, #3397
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #2 of 6, #3396
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #1 of 6, #3395
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
Moms' To Do List, #3 of 3, #3377
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. In this three part...
Moms' To Do List, #2 of 3, #3376
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...
Moms' To Do List, #1 of 3, #3375
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...
