One of the most difficult challenges parents face with their adolescents is knowing when and how to draw the line regarding typical teenage issues. There are several factors to consider when negotiating the most appropriate boundaries for your teenager. Each of the following factors will be discussed in a separate article: Understanding Boundaries – Article … [Read more…]
Does Your Child Have SEPARATION ANXIETY? Common Indicators of Separation Anxiety (SAD): School Refusal School Tardiness Somatic Complaints (headaches, stomach aches, nausea. . .) with no medical cause Irritability and Restlessness Refusal to Eat at School Excessive need for Reassurance Symptoms are alleviated by phone calls home or by leaving school Parents can Help! … [Read more…]
Family Stress, Anger, and Emotional Burdening Other than having a psychiatric or medical condition that contributes to poor impulse control, anger in a child is often consequent from emotional hurt and overburdening. Children act out with anger for many reasons. They may have feelings of powerlessness- not enough control over their own lives … [Read more…]
Tweens and Technology- Quick Takes The adolescent brain is a work in progress. The pre-frontal cortex is under construction until the early twenties ( The National Institutes of Health). It is responsible for impulse control, emotional regulation, cause and effect thinking, and is the rational, calming “Director” of the brain. Tweens do not have the brain … [Read more…]
