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Expert Tips for Handling Temper Tantrums
We spoke to two behavioral experts about temper tantrums and what parents need to know in order to get those fits under control.
Why Are Kids Regressing During the Pandemic?
A lot of parents are seeing unusual behaviors in their children right now. So we have to ask, why are our kids regressing during this time?
Resolving Quarantine Conflict in Your Home
We talked to Jan Holmes, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor who practices in Trophy Club, for her insights on resolving conflict.
6 Ways to (Emotionally) Make it Through a Pandemic
Amy Curtis, Ph.D. and LPC-S, is director of counseling services at Dallas-based nonprofit Buckner International. And she gave us six tips on how to emotionally get through a pandemic.
Why Our Children Need To Feel Sadness In Order To Experience Joy
Learn from the experts why sadness is a necessary part of life and has many potential benefits. Check out a few ideas on how to help your kids deal with sadness too.
22 Telecounseling + Teletherapy Options in DFW
Need someone to talk to? (Other than those who you’re quarantining with?) We hear you.
How to Help Kids Manage Their Anxiety
We spoke with Roshini Kumar, a clinical therapist at Children’s Health about how to help kids manage anxiety.
How To Help Your Kid With ADHD Focus on Schoolwork at Home
Schedules are key for children with ADHD. Keep your sanity with these tips from two educators who work with children with learning differences.
How To Make A Kid-Friendly Stress Busting Kit
To make it easy for you to arm your kids with tools to calm down when they get panicky, consider putting together a 5 Senses Stress Busting Kit.
Managing Stress + Anxiety Amid Coronavirus
We talked to Paula Miltenberger, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and founder of Women’s Mental Wellness in Dallas, about how moms can cope in this strange new world.
What To Do When Your Kids Are Stressed
What do you do when your kids complain about being really stressed? How do you help them cope with it? Experts agree on these points.
The Mental Load of Being a Working Mom
If you’re a working mom, there’s a good chance that you’ve had a day similar to our creative and content director. Check out her take on what she considers to be the mental load of being a working mom.
All The Rage: What’s Up with TikTok and Fake Instagrams?
If you have a child between the ages of 8–18, there’s a good chance that you’re intimately familiar with TikTok…
How To Talk to Your Child About Kids With Special Needs
Kids are curious and naturally might slip up pointing out someone who looks or sounds different than they do. Here’s how to talk to your children about their peers with special needs.
Life Lessons: Help Your Child Build Skills Essential for Independence
Sure, they’re kids. But they won’t always be. Here’s how to get your children ready for a successful adulthood.
Support for Parents Who’ve Lost an Infant
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is Oct. 15, so we spoke with two organizations that deal with neonatal death to talk about how to support those suffering as well as remember with them.
What Princes and Princesses are Teaching Our Kids
Disney princesses and princes have changed for the better, but are there some messages in princess culture that affect kids in a negative way?
11 Things Therapists and Teachers Want Parents to Know
Open communcation and how to help your kid are just a few of the tips from teachers and therapists. Read on for all the deets they want you to know.
How To Parent A Strong-Willed Kid
Talking it out doesn’t usually work, so what are the best strategies for dealing with a spirited child?