Tag Archives: kids
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Book Review: Putting Children First by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, PhD
Posted on February 26, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Book Reviews, Divorce, Kids, Parenting, Teens.I have a lot of parents who ask me for recommendations on books to read on how to best help their children while they are going through a divorce. Before now, I didn’t have one I could wholeheartedly recommend. I’ve probably read at least 6 or 7 books that I was just not that impressed […]
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More Important than Homework
Posted on February 24, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Parenting, Teens.What’s more important than getting homework done? The answer to this is your relationship with your child. The connection you have with your child is more important than their schoolwork, regardless of their age or grade level. Before you start talking about how competitive the world is or calling me crazy, keep reading. First of […]
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The Importance of Valentine’s Day Traditions
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Kristi in Kids, Parenting, Teens.Valentine’s Day seems to be one of the most polarizing holidays for people. There are those who love it and look forward to it every year. Others dislike it, especially if they have recently split with their partner or feel a sense of obligation around it. No matter what your own feelings are, you have […]
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Making Your Home an Emotionally Safe Place
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.You’ve plugged the outlets, gotten rid of the poisonous cleaning products, and locked up the alcohol and medications. You try to do everything you can to keep your child healthy and out of harm’s way. But have you considered all kinds of safety? The examples above are all about physical safety, which is where we […]
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Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Giving Your Child a Cell Phone
Posted on February 3, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Parenting, Technology, Teens.Parents often ask me if and when they should give their child a cell phone. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question since each family’s needs are different and each child’s maturity is also different. However, there are important things you can consider to help you make a decision that’s best for your family. […]
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Five Tips for Helping Your Depressed Child
Posted on January 22, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.It can be very overwhelming to get the news that your child or teenager has been diagnosed with depression. Parents often blame themselves, wondering “What did I do wrong?” or “What could I have done to stop this?” You may be worried sick about your child, or even feel depressed yourself. These emotions are common […]
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Ten Signs of Depression in Kids and Teens
Posted on January 20, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.Has your child been acting unusually sad or out-of-sorts lately? Have they been having more trouble functioning at home or at school because of their mood? It’s possible your child may be experiencing depression. Contrary to popular belief, depression is not just an adult issue. The only way to know for sure is to go […]
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Book Review: 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan
Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kristi in Book Reviews, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting.I read a TON of books about mental health, parenting, kids’ mental health, and combinations of all of the above. A lot of these books are great and can be extremely helpful for parents. However, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to read since there are so many choices out there. In order […]
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Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part Two
Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.Before reading this post, click here to catch up by reading “Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part One.” It can be extremely valuable to have answers to questions about your child’s psychological functioning, as discussed in my previous post. But what do you do after this step? You know what’s wrong, so […]
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Should I Take My Child to a Psychologist? Part One
Posted on January 3, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When I used to work as a psychologist at a Speech and Hearing Clinic, I gave an outreach presentation to some teachers and Speech Language Pathologists about when to refer a child to a psychologist. After the presentation, several of them told me how helpful this was to finally understand. And then I began thinking […]
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