The Importance of Creating Family Traditions
As adults, many of us look back on the traditions of our childhood with fondness and nostalgia. And nostalgia is a powerful tool in connecting to our past, our present and our emotions. My family made cinnamon rolls every Christmas morning and to this day, the smell of cinnamon takes me right back to those […]
Parenting Tips for Medication
Deciding Whether Medication is Right for Your Child While medication is one solution to mental health conditions, it’s not the only solution. The decision to consider psychiatric medication for your child is a complex one that should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Just as much as it can benefit your child, […]
Supporting Your Child with Healthy Eating Habits
As a parent, feeding your child is not simply meeting their physical requirements, it can be an act of nurturance and love. When your child is experiencing distress, whether physical or emotional, doctors and therapists alike will advise you to ensure your child eats healthy. As helpful as this advice may seem, any parent knows […]
A Parent’s Holiday Survival Guide
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” At least that’s what they say. As the Holidays approach, this all too classic phrase is all but pushed down our throats. We hear it suavely sung over the radio, see it stitched on pillows and printed on festive wall art. If we’re being honest as […]
My Child is Anxious
Therapeutic Tips For Supporting Your Child’s Anxiety Having feelings of anxiety is part of life. Sometimes, children can feel anxiety that is overwhelming for them. Feelings are experienced in their bodies as tightness of the chest, shortness of breath and the loss of control – all of these new sensations are heightened in children when […]
Tips for the Single Parents
In parenting, you become a part of someone else’s life and story. The journey of raising a child becomes a lifelong one. Finding your own balance in this adventure can be a challenge, especially if you’re engaging in it as a single parent. It’s important to prioritize self-care and make time for your own needs, […]
The Power in Practicing Gratitude
As the holidays approach, gratitude is a word we hear more and more frequently. Gratitude is not just for the holidays, however: it’s a powerful force that can transform your outlook on life, boost your mental well-being, and enhance your overall happiness. In fact, neurological studies show that anxiety and gratitude can’t coexist in the […]
“My Child Won’t Go to School!”
A Parent’s Guide to Combatting School Refusal “I don’t want to go to school!” I’m sure as a parent, you’ve heard this before. Every child has days where they just don’t want to go to school. School refusal can run the gamut from simple ie… “I didn’t get my homework done” to complex ie… “I’m […]
The Impact of Social Media on Children
A Parent’s Guide to Setting Effective Limits Gone are the days of kids calling their friends on a landline, writing letters to one another and knocking on their neighbors door to hang out on a Saturday. Most communication for kids nowadays happens through sending selfies back and forth or commenting on each other’s social media […]
My Child Won’t Stop Lying
Parenting Tips for Supporting a Child who Lies We’re all tempted to tell a tall tale now and again when we don’t want to face the consequences of our actions, or even if the truth is too painful. As kids begin to develop and learn to push the limits, lying is intriguing. Decade2Connect’s Family Therapy […]
