Hi ladies, in my “old life” I would read books and write reviews on my blog; however, in this season of my life (which is much “fuller” with many good things), I often resort to podcasts and I wanted to share this one with you. I think it is crucial that you understand this: if you…
Category: Teens
Back to School Anxiety: how to help
Is your child worried about going back to school? What can you, as the parent, do? First and foremost, try to focus on the physiological: getting enough sleep (establish a schedule NOW if you haven’t already), eating foods we were meant to eat (limit the processed food), drinking lots of water, and getting ample time to…
Counseling for College Students
If you are going to college for the first time this month, I’d recommend that you check out their counseling services (why not?!); making the transition from high school to college and living with your family to living on your own can be HUGE. You have plenty to talk about with a counselor. If you…
New School Year Anxiety
Is your teen anxious about beginning another school year? Some anxiety is normal. Does it interfere with daily functioning? Do you notice that your child has an increase in physical symptoms (upset stomach, headaches) that may be connected to anxiety? Here are some tips from the Washington Post about coping with back-to-school anxiety.