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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...
Whole Child Counseling
May 8, 20237 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 10, 20235 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 18, 20237 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Jan 28, 20236 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Jul 19, 20227 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Jul 10, 20227 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 31, 20218 min read
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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....
Whole Child Counseling
Sep 24, 20218 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Jul 13, 202114 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
May 4, 20219 min read
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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.
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 24, 20202 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 21, 20203 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 19, 20204 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 16, 20203 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 15, 20206 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 14, 20202 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 11, 20206 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 16, 20201 min read
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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...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 16, 20201 min read
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