A final reflection on change and growth
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Change and Growth
Expectations at school and homework
This is basically the face I have when it is time for homework. It’s either that one kid has assured me they have “no homework” (and I hesitantly believe them)… or… this is the 5th grade math figuring-it-out-face. Don’t judge. I was awesome at math. …
Growing with grandparents
We all love grandparents. They come visit. They help out when we need a break. They share their wisdom and guidance. That being said, I have also heard from clients about the not-so-good of grandparents being around. For instance, when grandparents “take over” and shift …
Divorce (pt 2)
We recently discussed the importance of letting go of resentment and engaging in forgiveness with divorce. Here, we will explore more ways to engage in healthy relationships with our ex-partner. The key here is to engage, not just tolerate. If you find yourself in a …
Divorce (pt 1)
I have been planning a blog on divorce for several weeks because of the many, many clinical experiences I have had with kids of divorced parents – and working with divorced parents as well. As I have expanded this here, I want to address the …
Supporting them as loss happens
We all experience loss. And we all respond to loss differently. For our kids, they may not have as much experience with loss and so they may need help in knowing how to respond. You may think your child may not have experienced loss to …
Be led. Allow failure.
One of my favorite books is The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey. The message of allowing our kids to fail is one that I know I don’t do enough. I don’t want them to be sad or upset. I don’t want them to feel …
Promoting growth with friends
Friends grow and change as our kids grow and change. Within each stage of development, we can help promote friendships based on what are the biggest issues during that stage of life. Preschool friends Our preschoolers need friends so they can learn to share, communicate, …
Change and growth!
Remaining steady in a world that is constantly changing, while promoting and modeling growth. This month will be a series on change and growth. Now that kids are back into school and we are back into the routine of the school year, it is a …