The Haunted House: Dealing with Childhood Fears

Halloween is a fun time of year, with costumes, candy and make-believe adventures. It can also be a time full of fear and anxiety due to Halloween TV specials, scary costumes, and teenage pranks. Therefore, it seems like an opportune time to discuss how to handle childhood fears, in many shapes and sizes. To help explore this topic (and stick with our Halloween theme), let’s use the metaphor of that favorite Halloween outing, the Haunted House, as we learn how to address anticipatory anxiety and specific phobias, including separation anxiety.

Ruts and Paradox: A Different Approach to Routine Conflict

I was speaking with someone today who was very angry at her husband who is angry himself and a yeller. He yells at the kids, yells at her—just yells. She quickly jumps to the rescue to redirect his angry parenting style with her own version of payback. You yell therefore I will yell back!

How to Secretly Spy on Your Teenager: Practical Tips for Parents

In recent years, keeping track of your teenager’s behavior has become more complicated because of the ever changing world of technology. Although teens have always been experimental, snuck out, lied to their parents, and attended parties, the internet has opened a whole new world of teasing, lies, and deception among teenagers today. Spying on your teenager has now become a necessity among parents because the world has become more tempting and dangerous for our teens. Our children are also more susceptible to others’ bad choices which can put them in harms way. This article contains helpful tips for monitoring your teen’s behavior.

An Introduction to ADHD

This week (Sept 12-18, 2010) is ADHD Awareness Week. While ADHD is a well known diagnosis among kids, do you REALLY know ADHD?

Coping with Worry and Anxiety in Real Life

Does your heart race, can’t think, or can’t seem to stop worried thoughts? You may be experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is a normal emotion that can be helpful to complete a task or improve quality. But if anxiety is so intense that it is interfering with your life, you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder or a panic attack.

Small Talk for the Job Interview

Small Talk for the Job Interview

Back to School Series--Alleviating Back to School Anxiety

As a new school year begins, here are some ways you as parents can help your kids get off to a smooth start: