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Two Surprising Ways to Increase Children’s Joy

Whole Child Counseling

May 8, 20237 min read

Two Surprising Ways to Increase Children’s Joy

Guest blog post by: Danielle Jones of Flourishing Life Counseling. Joy. It almost brings a smile to my face just to say the word. And...

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7 Thoughts on Processing Life’s Challenges Through Storytelling

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 10, 20235 min read

Parenting

7 Thoughts on Processing Life’s Challenges Through Storytelling

Guest blog post by Natalie Shampanier As a family therapist turned screenwriter and author, I’ve spent much of the last decade turning...

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5 Ways to Deepen Connection with Your Child

Whole Child Counseling

Feb 18, 20237 min read

Parenting

5 Ways to Deepen Connection with Your Child

This is a guest blog post by Amanda Robinson, LPCS, RPT-S, author of the wonderful workbook, Connecting Kids to Parents. Parents and...

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5 Tips for Teaching Consent and Boundaries to Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Jan 28, 20236 min read

Social Skills

5 Tips for Teaching Consent and Boundaries to Kids

This is a guest blog post by: Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC, author of Want A Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids. Read Christine’s...

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How to Protect Your Kids Online: Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 19, 20227 min read

Parenting

How to Protect Your Kids Online: Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship

The internet is an amazing tool with so much to discover and learn about. Sadly, children and teens can be exposed to a lot of...

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How to Talk with Kids About Diversity and Inclusion

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 10, 20227 min read

Parenting

How to Talk with Kids About Diversity and Inclusion

I read the book Allyship in Action by Julie Kratz and so I asked her to do this guest blog post. Read below for my thoughts on this...

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DIY Holiday Gift Giving for Educators and Counselors Plus Social-Emotional Learning Toys

Whole Child Counseling

Oct 31, 20218 min read

Holidays and Seasonal SEL Resources

DIY Holiday Gift Giving for Educators and Counselors Plus Social-Emotional Learning Toys

During the past couple of years, educators have proven their resilience, flexibility, and that they are nothing but hardworking. Plans...

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How to Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Children

Whole Child Counseling

Sep 24, 20218 min read

Books

How to Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Children

I am so pleased to share this guest blog post from Laurie Zelinger, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, author of the Please Explain to Me book series....

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Helping Children Sleep Well and Cope with Nightmares

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 13, 202114 min read

Coping Skills

Helping Children Sleep Well and Cope with Nightmares

So often, when children start kindergarten, by mid-afternoon, many of them look EXHAUSTED. It’s a long day to learn to adapt to! And if...

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Kid's Nutrition Tips from Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Shawna Hughes

Whole Child Counseling

May 4, 20218 min read

Parenting

Kid's Nutrition Tips from Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Shawna Hughes

I have multiple food intolerances and as an adult I developed anaphylactic food allergies. One of the reasons I studied to become an RN...

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Feeling Overwhelmed with all the Resources & Juggling work and kids at home?

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 24, 20202 min read

Parenting

Feeling Overwhelmed with all the Resources & Juggling work and kids at home?

Overwhelmed by resources? Discover expert guidance on navigating the abundance of tools and support available in this blog post.

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Teaching 6 Foot Social Distancing to Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 21, 20203 min read

Parenting

Teaching 6 Foot Social Distancing to Kids

How to Teach Social Distancing to Kids We were on a family walk today and my sons were scootering along with us. There were some kids...

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Cleaning Printable and Teaching Life Skills to Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 19, 20204 min read

Parenting

Cleaning Printable and Teaching Life Skills to Kids

Are You Stepping Up Your Home Cleaning Habits Amidst COVID-19? Ann Landers wrote that “it is not what you do for your children but what...

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Whole Child Counseling

Mar 16, 20203 min read

Parenting

Visual Schedule for Use at Home

A visual schedule is a picture plan of the different parts of your child’s day. It is very helpful for children so they know what to...

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How to Plan Your Kid's Schedules During School Closures

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 15, 20206 min read

Parenting

How to Plan Your Kid's Schedules During School Closures

If you are developing a schedule for your children to follow at home during school closures, I want to encourage you not to get too...

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120 Creative Boredom Buster Screen-Free Activities for Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 14, 20202 min read

Parenting

120 Creative Boredom Buster Screen-Free Activities for Kids

When stress is high, structure is so important for our children. Many children will be spending lots of screen time over the next few...

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Coronavirus Resources for Kids, Parents and Educators

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 11, 20205 min read

Parenting

Coronavirus Resources for Kids, Parents and Educators

Caring for You and Your Family's Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic Since stress weakens the immune system, I want to share some...

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Free Printable for Resources on Child Anxiety - Helpful for Educators and Parents.

Whole Child Counseling

Feb 16, 20201 min read

Anxiety

Free Printable for Resources on Child Anxiety - Helpful for Educators and Parents.

Anxiety is such a common issue with children and adolescents today and it is on the rise! This is a printable document that has a useful...

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Books for Parents, Educators and Counselors about Anxiety in Children

Whole Child Counseling

Feb 16, 20201 min read

Anxiety

Books for Parents, Educators and Counselors about Anxiety in Children

Anxiety is such a common issue with children and adolescents today. Here is a list of books that I have found helpful. These books are...

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