Posts on ‘parenting’

We Can All Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

Written by Rachel Morici-Leirer, LPC April is national child abuse prevention month. Children are the most vulnerable, least powerful, and least likely to be able to protect themselves from a powerful adult. READ below in order to educate yourself and learn HOW TO TAKE A STAND & help prevent this abuse. First, it is important […]

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Easing the ‘Back to School’ Transition

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

By Rachel Morici, LPC As your child transitions back to school, you might experience worries, fears and challenges. As a parent, you have watched your child grow from a dependent innocent toddler to a unique independent and self-sufficient human being. It can be hard to hand that control over to the school and people we […]

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Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity

Monday, July 18th, 2016

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW Summertime is a great time to reconnect with your children! As I hit the trail for a quick jog I was engrossed in the beauty of Colorado at this time of year. For several moments I was flooded with visualizations of children and parents playing together. Suddenly I hear a boy […]

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Emotion Regulation in the Wild World of Parenting

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

By Lauren Johnson, MSW A common uniting experience amongst parents is that we all feel overwhelmed at times. Being a parent is an amazing journey that can push our buttons and leave us feeling tired, stressed, and sometimes triggered. We all feel the pressure to be the best parent for our children and never really […]

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Bullying: It’s Not Childsplay

Monday, October 12th, 2015

 By Lauren Johnson, MSW Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground. Thanks to technology, it may be happening right under your nose. Do you currently know a child or adolescent that is being bullied in school? Chances are you or someone close to you has experienced bullying behaviors as the National Center for Education Statistics […]

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School Success: What Parents Can Do

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

by Jody Pierce, LCSW “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”  – Jane D Hull School is upon us and parents have an important role in assuring school success for their children. As a parent, children of all ages benefit from your […]

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Parenting: Building Secure and Connected Relationships with Your Children

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

by Jessica Downs Parents occupy many roles, including entertainers, drivers, providers, playmates, teachers, guides, and protectors. Stretched with responsibilities, and hopeful for the future of their children, parents frequently ask, “What is the most important thing I can do for my child?” Of all the strategies available to parents, research indicates that a secure attachment […]

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Spring classes are here!

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Spring classes are here!

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“Padres Positivos” classes a success!

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Bilingual Staff Therapist, Christy Moss, LCSW recently facilitated free “Padres Positivos” parenting classes in Spanish for School District 27J families. Take a look at what The Denver Post had to say. Thanks for all your hard work, Christy!

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Parenting Positively Through Transition

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Keeping your parenting positive may be hard enough. But in months like August, with school starting and stress levels high as families transition back to routine schedules, positive parenting may seem near impossible. At Pennock Center for Counseling, we work with parents on parenting tools and techniques to create a more positive atmosphere at home. With the school year fast approaching, here are four important aspects of positive parenting that can make the transition back to school a positive one for you as well as your child.

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