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An important wish for most children and teens is good friendships. Belonging, being part of a trustworthy group, having fun. Yet, their conversations frequently turn to friendship challenges. “There’s this really mean kid at school!” “Someone was gossiping today at lunch–about me! Yikes!” “I really blew it. Didn’t invite one of my good friends to
Is Cutting a Warning Sign of Suicide? with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5623 For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com
Handling Body Image Issues in Our Daughters with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5651 For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com
When I think about emotions and emotional regulation, I often think about a dog who was my friend. Her name was Tasha and she was half Siberian Husky and half German Shepherd. She and I shared a living space for sixteen years and she was just about the best possible companion. She loved to run
This month we continue our discussion on emotional literacy and how we can help our children by teaching them the language of emotions. Validation is one of the powerful tools that parents and caregivers can utilize to accomplish this. Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of validation! Validating our children gives them the opportunity
Your daughter and her friend have a conflict when her friend betrays a secret. Your daughter draws on her sadness and anger for strength to assertively (not aggressively) express her feelings and stand up for herself. Your daughter recognizes that she feels stressed and overwhelmed, unable at the moment to tackle the stack of homework