Free Affirmation Cards for Kids!
Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching and what better time to teach children about self-love. I hope you find these free affirmation cards useful! (There are 30 cards total)
Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching and what better time to teach children about self-love. I hope you find these free affirmation cards useful! (There are 30 cards total)
Divorce can be hard on children, especially during the holidays. Let’s face it, the holidays are a stressful time of year for even the most intact families. There’s the whole matter of finding the perfect gift for everyone, mustering up enough energy to attend all the holiday parties and celebrations at school for the kids,…
It was the third time this week *Mrs. Smith called to ask for help with *John. I could hear the stress and frustration in her voice and knew she was at her wits end. “Can you puh-lease meet with John?” My chest tightened and my heart started to race. I had just met with John…
In case you have been under a rock and haven’t heard, the holidays are coming! Usually December comes and goes and before you know it, it’s New Years. Families get so busy preparing for events and celebrations that they barely have time to find true holiday cheer. In this article I will discuss some ways…
Mindfulness practice continues to gain popularity as a coping strategy to help children deal with problems ranging from everyday stress to severe trauma. The dictionary defines mindfulness as “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” Through mindfulness practice children…
Self-esteem is an important topic to discuss with children of all ages. Kids are growing up in a world that puts great emphasis on superficial things such as how many likes they get on social media and what designer brands they wear. They need to be aware of the importance of loving themselves and having…
Getting kids to talk can be tricky sometimes. In this edition of Freebie Friday I’m going to share an activity I learned from a wonderful friend/colleague/mentor, Dina McManus, LCSW-R, on getting kids to talk. This activity also teaches kids how to express their thoughts appropriately and also that their opinions matter. This exercise can be…