How to Help Your Teen with Test Anxiety
Fall is here and with it comes new stressors for students. Whether it be social, emotional or academic, most students face new struggles every school year – in this blog, we will be looking at academic pressure. Academic pressure is a reality for many teenagers, whether it comes from school expectations, college goals or their […]
Teaching Teens to Identify and Express Emotions
As the adolescent brain develops quickly and drastically, so does the intensity of a teen’s feelings; a shift felt by kids and parents alike. New feelings can be scary! In the midst of this change, many teens struggle to understand or express what they’re going through. This is why emotional intelligence is such a valuable […]
Our Favorite Online Resources for Parents
Remember Apple’s 2000’s marketing slogan “there’s an app for that”? Well, they weren’t wrong! There seems to be an app for everything these days. And while it can be difficult to raise your kids in the digital age, some of the apps and resources available are actually really helpful. Podcasts, apps, websites and additional online […]
10 Tips for Nurturing A Healthy Relationship with Your Kids
Ten tips from therapists for parents on ways to nurture a healthy relationship with your child.
Setting Effective Limits for your Child
A therapist guide for parents on how to set effective limits
The Importance of Self Care in Parenting
“Put your own mask on first,” the classic self-care analogy goes – and it’s true! You can’t fill one glass with an empty one. We can’t effectively help others when we ourselves are depleted. This analogy is often forgotten, especially in parenthood. A parent’s primary motivation is to keep their children protected and taken care […]
Family Check Ins: Our Favorite Dinner Table Topics
Dinner is a great time for families to connect with one another. Our lives can be chaotic and it’s easy to forget the importance of quality time amidst the busyness. Even in the midst of work, school, social obligations and technology, time around the table is a rare opportunity to put those distractions away and […]
Parenting Tips When Your Child is the Bully
You get a call from another parent and the last thing you want to hear is “your child’s bullying mine.” Discovering that your child is bullying others can be shocking and concerning, but it’s essential to take immediate action to address the situation. Decade2Connect is here to provide guidance and strategies for parents whose children […]
My Child Has Autism: Now What?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses are becoming more common. What was once a largely misunderstood disability is quickly evolving into a more common and understood diagnosis in our society. As a parent, however, news of an ASD Diagnosis can be a lot to process. So what is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is […]
My Child Has Autism
Check out these therapy tips for parents on how to tell your child about their ASD diagnosis