7 Essential Tips for Parents: Easing Back-To-School Anxiety
Returning to school can be exciting for the majority of both parents and children, however it's also common for both children and parents to experience anxiety around the transition. Especially, for those who have been away due to illness, mental health issues, homeschooled or engaging in distance learning. For them, returning to school can be a tougher transition. Thankfully, there are healthy ways to navigate this change. These tips emphasize proactive strategies, open communication, and customized support:
The Importance of Finding Balance
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of finding balance in every area of our lives. We need spiritual connection, emotional fulfillment, real and lasting relationships, and a life purpose. Along with gainful employment, healthy bodies, active kids, healthy marriages/relationships and creature comforts. While we can’t have those things the perfect all the time, we can work to level the playing field of our lives.
My Teen is Addicted to Social Media. What do I do?
Social media and technology has become such a huge part of our lives today, but what happens when kids, teens and even adults are not longer able to recognize when it’s taken over? Learn how social media and technology can quickly become an addiction, how to spot the signs in your kids/teens and some helpful tips to get it under control.
Cyberbullying & Social Media: Warning signs
With the rise of social media and constant access to the internet through electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, tablets, gaming consoles, computers) the likelihood that your child will experience cyberbullying is significant. Learn about cyberbullying, when and where it happens, as well as, some warning signs that your child may be a victim.
3 Tips for Playing with your Child or Teen!
The Healing Couch Podcast
Art & Play Therapy at HD Christian Family Counseling
Learn how Art & Play therapy can help your child to communicate their thoughts and emotions in a healthy way, so that they grow to be healthy and happy!