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Develop a Parenting Agreement for the Holidays
Holidays and vacations can be difficult when it comes to deciding which parent gets to spend a certain amount of time with the children. A pre-planned holiday parenting agreement can help circumvent the stress and frustration that always seems to be heightened at this...
Holidays, Stress, and Children – Oh My!
The holidays are here, and with all of the sparkle and glitter comes a sleigh full of stress and anxiety as people try to juggle gift wrapping, social engagements, finances, work and family. Recent studies from the American Psychological Association show that older...
Using EMDR to Treat Trauma and Anxiety
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. in 1990, and was initially used to help veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) with great success. It is now being used to treat other...
Tweaking Screen Time Recommendations for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping into the 21st century by updating their outdated guidelines regarding how children are interacting in the digital age. Previously, they advised that children under the age of two should have zero exposure to screens...
When Children Show Signs of PTSD
People often think that traumatic experiences are rare in children; however, studies indicate that 7 out of 10 children will be exposed to a shocking or disturbing situation before they reach the age of 16. This may create a “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD)...
