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How to Argue in front of Kids

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Issues: adolescents, children, conflict, kids, parenting, teens

It is absolutely okay to argue in front of kids – but within reason and with some boundaries! First, it’s important to understand that if children grow up seeing their parents never argue, then they themselves may become conflict-averse. As we know, you cannot avoid conflict completely, nor is that advisable. So while it may […]

Helping Children Cope with the Threat of Violence

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Issues: adolescents, children, gun violence, kids, mental health, parent, parenting, parents, teens, violence

Written by Hannah Evenson, clinical social work intern It has become clear that gone are the days where we can consider our schools to be the safest space for our children as countless threats of violence seem to happen around the country almost weekly. So what can we do as a community to combat this […]

Easing the transition of a move

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

Issues: adolescents, anxiety, children, family, kids, mental health, moving, parenting, transition, transitions

Easing the transition of a Move “Home is wherever you are… together.” -Alma Powell Moving can be quite stressful as it triggers the bittersweet memories within us of letting go and moving on. The mixed emotions in saying goodbye and starting fresh and new. Children may be hit hard as they adjust to changing […]