- Age Appropriate, Grief, Grief Process, How do we talk to our children?, How to help a child, Kids, Safety, Senseless Shootings
The Age Of Senseless Shootings!
What do we tell our children? How do we reassure them of their own safety? Here are some things for adults to keep in mind: Don’t project your fears onto your children. You can’t hear the news…
My “Special Need” Kid
My son was born with a hereditary condition which causes the connective tissue in his body to be very loose. The connective tissue can effect the body in multiple ways. Presently, he stands 5’2 inches tall and…
How can I help my Anxious Child?
Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries―phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder―that can hold them…
The teacher is ALWAYS complaining that my child is having trouble focusing in class. My child is constantly in motion and won’t sit still. How can I help him/her?
Since my son is very fidgety and unfocused, I have had experience with this question both as a parent and as a School Counselor. My first step would be to tell the teacher that you would like…
How Can I Help Build My Childs’ Self Esteem?
Respecting Self and Others Nothing has a greater effect on children’s aptitudes and abilities than their self-esteem. The way they feel about themselves colors their whole world. The mental self-portrait each child constructs is a direct result of…
How do you help a child experiencing grief?
Death and loss within a school community can affect anyone, particularly children and adolescents. Whether the death of a classmate, family member, or staff member, students may need support in coping with their grief. Reactions will vary…
What if your childs’ classmate/parent/sibling has cancer? How do you ,as a parent or a counselor handle it?
Age 3 to 5 Children from 3 to 5 years of age react mostly to their feelings rather than to facts, and feels that life revolves around them. It is important to explain and reinforce that they…
