Therapeutic Responses to School Avoidance
Therapist tips for parents and school professionals who are experiencing school refusal in their students. If you’re at a loss, here are some tips for taking the next step towards healing.
Parenting Tips when your Child is the Bully
Therapist tips for parents on recognizing the signs that your child may be the bully – and how to respond.
Back in Session: Talking to your Kids about School and the Anxiety it Brings
Therapist tips for parents: How to talk to your kids about the new school year and the anxiety that comes with it.
Top Five Homework Hacks for Parents
After a long day of school, most kids are less than eager to come home and do their homework. Unfortunately, it’s a reality they can’t ignore. Amidst distractions, disagreements and lots of “no’s”, it can be tricky to help your find motivation. If you’re struggling with homework conflicts or other family challenges, our Family Therapy […]
Talking to your Child about their Day
“Hi honey, how was school?” “Good.” I’m sure you’ve heard this one one too many times. In your efforts to ask about your child’s day, the most common response is a one word answer; sometimes getting a single word out of them is a win! Yet, as a parent, every moment matters. If you’re struggling […]
“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 […]
A Parent’s Back to School Guide
How to Support Your Child Through the School Year Transition At this point, your child is a few weeks into the school year. Routines have been established and the first few days of class introductions have turned to days of learning. The “newness” of the school year is beginning to wear off as friend groups […]
Facing Middle School Together
How to Support your Childthrough this transition At Decade2Connect, a number of our participants are in the process of transitioning from elementary school to middle school. And although any transition back to school can be difficult, there is a more drastic shift into middle school. Our Child Therapy services can provide additional support for children navigating […]
Combatting School Refusal
A Parents Guide to Supporting your Child when they Refuse to go to School “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 […]
Back to School!
Preparing your Child for a Smooth Transition from Summer Break Regardless of whether they feel excited or sad about the inevitable transition back to school, most students will face some level of anxiety. You and your family had just begun to settle into a summer schedule and before you knew it, the first day of […]
