Countdown to School (and getting my kids the heck out of the house)
Remember those paper chains you made as a kid to count down to something exciting, like Christmas or the last day of school? I’ve had a digital countdown to the […]
Parent Presentations Available for Catholic Elementary Schools and PSR’s
In today’s world, parents face concerns and decisions that previous generations of parents never faced. The Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated previously-existing concerns for children’s [...]
What to Do When We Can’t Fix It: Parenting in a Pandemic
By Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW As parents, one of our most basic instincts is to try to protect our children, and to help pave the way for them. Living through […]
Remote Learning in the Year of Covid: One Mom’s Story of Survival
By Katie Taggart, MSW, LCSW Someone asked me recently what it has been like keeping my kids in school virtually. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to laugh or cry. It’s been […]
Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem: Helpful Tips across Age Groups
By Jacqueline Siempelkamp, MS, NCC, LPC Positive self-esteem has a powerful influence on mental health. It can help us seek healthy relationships, boost self-confidence, and feel secure in our [...]
THE CRISIS OF PERFECTION: WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR TEENS?
By Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW When did we start thinking that our teens needed to be so…perfect? Something has changed dramatically over the past several years, and it’s gotten out […]
Teens Starving for Intimacy: An Epidemic of Disconnect in the Age of Connection
Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW All too often, we are seeing the same disturbing trend. Teens and young adults are presenting for therapy, but they often cannot identify why they are […]
The Price of Play Youth Sports in America
Tony Tramelli, M.A., L.P.C. The culture of youth sports in America has changed dramatically over the past decade. Not too long ago, youth sports were, for the most part, community-based […]
A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem
A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem Amy V. Maus, MSW, LCSW Evaluation might show [...]
Overwhelmed! Maintaining Balance and Connection in a Busy Family
Written by Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW It starts with the best of intentions. Your daughter expresses an interest in playing soccer, so you sign her up at 4 years old. […]