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 resilient ...
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 ...
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 education, ...
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 can ...
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
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #4 of 5, #3291
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine ...
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #3 of 5, #3290
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine ...
Working with Your Child's Temperament,, #2 of 5, #3289
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine ...
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #1 of 5, #3288
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine ...
Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #3 of 3, #3279
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series, ...
Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #2 of 3, #3278
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series, ...
Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #1 of 3, #3277
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series, ...
When Parents Fight, #1 of 2, #3275
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the ...
When Parents Fight, #2 of 2, 3276
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the ...
Why Children Steal #2 of 2, #3165
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the ...
