The transition from elementary school to middle school can be a significant challenge for many kids. They are moving from a familiar environment to a new and often larger school, with more students, different teachers, and a more demanding academic curriculum. However, with the right support, parents, and teachers can help kids transition to middle …
Talking about mental health with your kids can feel awkward or scary, but it’s an important conversation to have – especially in this day and age. We have 8 tips for talking about mental health for kids to help ease your way into the conversation. Since half of all chronic mental health conditions develop by …
Raising a child in the digital age is a challenge that many parents aren’t sure how to tackle. A recent survey found that technology overuse ranked as the number one fear of parents of teens. Many parents feel helpless when it comes time to set screen time limits and aren’t sure where to start. Here’s a friendly …
While many of us find it easy to show others compassion, what would our world look like if we were able to show more compassion to ourselves? Being gentle with ourselves is more effective than beating ourselves up and self compassion can lead to many positive outcomes. You, too, can learn how to teach self …
With in-person classes starting up again, your socially anxious child may not be feeling the same excitement about school as the other kids. In fact, the thought of social events, group projects, and presentations might fill them with dread. It can be hard to see your child struggling with fear of judgment and scrutiny from …
Self harm is a topic that no one likes to talk about. The serious nature of self harm makes it a scary topic for parents to think about – much less talk about. But since 17.6% of adolescents have admitted to engaging in at least 1 incidence of self harm, it’s a topic that should …
