Post by Theresa K. Cooke MA, LMSW, LLP Enforcing consequences for your child's behavior is a challenging yet necessary task. Here are 10 ways you can assert and establish parental control:…
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How to Identify Back-to-School Separation Anxiety in Your Child
For some families, the transition back to school can be an exciting time. For others, it can be particularly challenging, especially when a child in the family is exhibiting signs…
10 Tips for Disciplining Your Child
GLPG therapist Theresa K. Cooke MA, LMSW, LLP provides 10 helpful ways to ease the challenging task of enforcing consequences for your child's behavior: Be consistent Children need to trust that what you say…
Divorce & Kids
GLPG clinician Tanya Tietema, MA, LLP answers some common questions and misconceptions about divorce and how the decision may impact your children. Although there is no foolproof way to ensure you are making…
Understanding School Bullying & How to Help Your Child
With the new school year progressing quickly, you and your children are probably settling into the new school routine for each day, a hectic departure from the carefree, slow pace of summer life.…
Putting Children to Bed Early is Not Selfish
“No! I’m playing! One more book!” scream your children as you try and institute those bedtime rituals you’ve been told are important. But why are those rituals important? In addition…
Child Psychologists: Should My Child See a Therapist?
Everyone, to some degree, can benefit from therapy. In many ways, children and teens are the best candidates to see a psychologist or counselor. By addressing emotional issues and developmental…
Teenage Eating Disorders: Tips for Prevention
People who intentionally starve themselves suffer from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. The disorder, which usually begins in young people around the time of puberty, involves extreme weight loss…
Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Is Your Child At Risk?
February is associated with being in love and recognizing a special person as a valentine, but it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Friday is not only…
Parenting Support & Family Therapy: A Baby Changes Everything
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! A baby changes everything, from the number of loads of laundry you do each week, the amount of sleep you’ll get to the revised role…