Category Archives: Parenting
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Social Media Apps and Your Teen
Posted on June 23, 2014 by Kristi in Parenting, Technology, Teens.Although this isn’t necessarily something I would have placed within my role as a psychologist, I get a lot of questions from parents about whether they should allow their teens to use social media apps. It makes sense – parents are concerned about their child’s safety and well-being, and what teens are doing on their phone […]
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The Importance of Play
Posted on June 15, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology.Take a moment and think back to your childhood. What did you do for fun? When you had free time? When you truly enjoyed yourself and lost track of time? You may have enjoyed playing pretend – playing house, playing school, or playing cars. You may have loved to roughhouse with your siblings, play catch […]
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Top Ten Tips to Have an Amazing Summer with your Kids
Posted on June 9, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Technology, Teens.It’s officially summer! Here in the Houston area, this is the first full week of summer for most school-age kids and teens. It’s such a fun time of year – I love seeing everyone feeling proud of themselves for finishing another year, and feeling happy, relaxed and ready enjoy the summer. However, after the initial […]
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Helping Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset
Posted on May 27, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Book Reviews, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.This post is the second post in a series on fixed vs. growth mindsets. Click here to catch up and see what the difference is between a fixed and a growth mindset. So you think your child may approach the world with more of a fixed mindset than a growth mindset. Don’t worry – this […]
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What Kind of Mindset Do You Have?
Posted on May 19, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Book Reviews, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.To begin, I’m going to ask you a few questions. Today’s topic applies to every age, including kids, teenagers, and adults, so feel free to ask yourself and your child these questions. Do you believe your traits, such as intelligence or talent, are pretty much set in stone and unchangeable? Do you believe that talent […]
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The 12 Things Teenagers Need from their Parents
Posted on May 5, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.I work with a lot of teenagers and adolescents. Because of this, I also work with a lot of teens’ and adolescents’ parents. The teenage years can be great in so many ways, but they can also be really tough. Many parents feel helpless when their child is struggling. Teens often withdraw from their parents […]
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How to Make a Behavior Chart that Actually Works
Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kristi in Kids, Link Love, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy.Behavior charts come up a lot when working with kids. While I don’t think they work in every situation, I do think they can be helpful in many cases. The basic idea is pretty simple. A behavior chart is based on the principles of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement says that when a child is rewarded for […]
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Five Books about Divorce to Read with your Kids
Posted on April 21, 2014 by Kristi in Book Reviews, Divorce, Kids, Link Love, Parenting.After my series on divorce a few weeks ago (catch up here, here, here, here, and here), I’ve gotten several questions from parents asking me which books I’d recommend to help their kids better understand the process of divorce. Reading a book about divorce together can be a great way to help your child comprehend […]
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What to Do if You’re Wondering if Your Child Has a Learning Disorder
Posted on April 14, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Link Love, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.Here in Texas, standardized testing happens every year in the spring at public schools. These tests are a big deal, because if students don’t pass, there can be major consequences. Because of this, I’ve been getting a lot of school-related questions recently! In particular, parents have been extremely concerned about the possibility their child might […]
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Relaxation Techniques for Kids and Teens
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When your child is feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, relaxing their body is one of the most helpful things you can do. When someone’s emotions are extremely high, their body acts differently than it does when they’re feeling calm. Muscles become tense, which can cause aches, pains, and headaches. Heart rate speeds up. Breathing becomes […]
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