Talking to Kids About Sex: by Dr. Stacy Not many things scare a parent more than “the talk”. The time when the words come out of their toddlers mouth saying, “where do babies come from” to the time when your young adult teen comes to you to ask for birth control because they are wanting […]
Helping children handle stress from scary news of national events and natural disasters.
It is okay to feel stressed even when something does not directly affect us. We are all people and we are all a part of the human race. Fear builds inside; stress sits in that small dark place. What can we do about it? How can we help our children cope? Honor that fear and […]
Self-esteem in Kids and Teens and the Power of the Word Yes.
I tell parents in my private counseling practice that I understand how exhausting and stressful it is for parents and children to constantly say and hear the word “No”. Then, I like to explain how there are many ways to say, “Yes” to your child that builds self-esteem and positive values. It may be easier […]