Picky Eating: When to Address Feeding Concerns
Picky eating is a normal occurrence in childhood, but when it starts to interfere with your family’s life in a bigger way, it may be time to seek help from a specialist. Feeding treatment assesses problem behaviors and offers solutions to help families overcome mealtime challenges.
Social Skills Practice: Learning to Connect
Practicing social skills can help children develop healthy peer relationships, improve familial dynamics, and academic performance. Collaboration between parents, a licensed therapist, and school personnel can help children practice and generalize these skills to find success later in life.
Staying the Course: Steering Clear of Holiday Anxiety
When it comes to managing your child’s anxiety around the holidays, it’s important to remember that communication is key. Maintain an open dialogue with your child about how they are feeling and check in with them regularly. Use these strategies to help prepare them for the change in routine and prime them for the back to school transition.
Show Your Understanding: Validation and Communication
Practicing validation can help you learn to de-escalate intense emotions and decrease conflicts. This can improve and strengthen relationships with friends, family, and other important people in your life. Through validation, you can show yourself and others empathy and support by acknowledging and expressing your understanding of challenges.
From Surviving to Thriving: Tips for a Successful Start to the School Year
The transition from summer to school is notoriously challenging for children and families. This year, in addition to getting up early and learning a new schedule, children must also get used to being around more people in the school building and practice a host of safety protocols. Check out these tips to prepare you and your student for the year ahead.