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A little bit about play therapy
By Michelle Scheu Most people think of therapy as being an option only for adults, teens and perhaps pre-teen youth. The idea of traditional therapy i.e. sitting in a chair and talking about your problems for an hour is pretty … Continue reading
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s a helicopter parent!!
By Elizabeth Wine In today’s world where media and culture tend to warn us of perceived doom and gloom, parents have had the tendency to become very overprotective. Yes, there is value to keeping your child safe, but what about … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, children, helicopter parenting, helpful tips, parenting tips, resources, teaching
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Got Supplies?
By Elizabeth Wine Markers and crayons and binders and pencils, lunch bags and lunch fees and Kleenex for sneezes, loose-leaf and college-ruled paper galore, these are a few of the school supplies! (to the tune of “My Favorite Things” from … Continue reading
Life lessons
By Elizabeth Wine The other evening I was waiting in line for a cashier at a store. In front of me were a mother and her young child, who was sobbing. As they approached the cashier, the child handed over … Continue reading
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Tagged children, family, life, life lessons, parenting, role models
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Create your own summer bucket list
By Jeanine Jantz Summer is here and many of us are asking how are we going to keeps kids busy for the next couple of months. Making a bucket list of things to do during the summer is a fun way to … Continue reading
Tips on Tackling Uncomfortable Topics
By Emily Davis Some things are just uncomfortable to talk about. Especially when you have to talk about them with your kids. Maybe it’s the birds and the bees, or why Grandma has to move into assisted living, or any … Continue reading
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Tagged children, communication, parenting tips, resources, teens, tips
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Lifespan Integration: Taking control of your unwanted thoughts and memories
By Jeanine Jantz Have you been to therapy and continued to have the same undesired responses to situations as before therapy? Tired of talking about past events and still being plagued by unwanted thoughts and memories popping into your head? … Continue reading
Posted in Self-care, Therapy
Tagged anxiety, children, depression, emotions, family, grief, health, life, Mental health, resources, stress, Stress Management, Therapy, transition
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Kids will be kids…
By Amy Glendening Childhood is such a wonderful time of growth and exploration. During this time, children are learning a great deal about themselves and the world around them. They are constantly taking in information and finding new ways to test … Continue reading
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Tagged children, helpful tips, mindfulness, parenting, parenting tips, stress
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Time to Un-Plug!
By Elizabeth Wine, LSCSW Do you feel like you are developing carpal tunnel syndrome from texting? Are your eyes aching from computer strain? Congratulations, it sounds like you need to un-plug! There are many benefits to unplugging from technology, including … Continue reading
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Tagged children, computer strain, family, helpful tips, life, parenting tips, stress, technology, time
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Meeting Mental Health Needs in the classroom
By Elizabeth Wine According to nami.org, “4 million children and adolescents suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers. Of children ages 9 to 17, 21 percent have a diagnosable … Continue reading
Posted in School
Tagged children, mental disorder, school, teaching, teaching profession, teens
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