By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP One of the most important lessons we can teach our children is how to stay safe — not just physically, but emotionally and socially, too. Yet when talking to children about body safety, many parents feel stuck. How…
By: Rachel Fowler, MS, LPC, NCC Managing your child’s pet grief after the loss of a pet is rarely something most families plan for. Based on Forbes’ 2024 research, 66% of United States households own a pet, and 97% of these homes consider their pets to be part of the family. Each of these families will…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Have you ever tried labeling emotions for children? Once you have learned what emotions feel like in you, you can begin to say what you are feeling. The ideal way to label emotions with children is to label them before they get too big. Again, this requires some…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Modeling behaviors for children is a fancy term for showing kids how to do something. For mental health, children do not come hard-wired to know how to calm their emotions. Parents must show children how to do that. This blog will detail how to model healthy ways for…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for screen time to become a default mode of entertainment for children. Whether it’s TV, tablets, smartphones, or gaming consoles, screens often take precedence over in-person connection. While technology can offer valuable…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP As parents, caregivers, and educators, one of the most important conversations we can have with children is about body safety. These discussions can play a critical role in preventing sexual abuse, empowering children to recognize their own boundaries,…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Parenting for high school age teens can feel like parents are finally in the home stretch. Teens are really becoming more independent, but they are not fully able to “adult” themselves. Parents must still help out from time to time. Parenting, however, looks different. This can be a…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Parenting for middle school age kids is a rough job. I have heard this statement more times than I can count because it is. Preteens have a hard time adjusting and finding new ways to cope. Middle school is a new world for many kids. Not only has…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Parenting for elementary school age children comes with many challenges. This age range can be complex because children want to feel like “big kids,” but they do not necessarily have the skills to be big kids. This blog will focus on ways to help parents of children ages…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC, CATP, CFTP Parenting for preschool age kids is difficult! They do not have the skills to put into words what they are feeling or needing. Kids tend to have big feelings, and parents become the solution. This blog will address parenting for preschool age children from newborn to age five….