The Importance of Play
Take a moment and think back to your childhood. What did you do for fun? When you had free time? When you truly enjoyed yourself and lost track of time? [...]
Top Ten Tips to Have an Amazing Summer with your Kids
It's officially summer! Here in the Houston area, this is the first full week of summer for most school-age kids and teens. It's such a fun time of year - [...]
Helping Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset
This post is the second post in a series on fixed vs. growth mindsets. Click here to catch up and see what the difference is between a fixed and a [...]
What Kind of Mindset Do You Have?
To begin, I'm going to ask you a few questions. Today's topic applies to every age, including kids, teenagers, and adults, so feel free to ask yourself and your child [...]
The 12 Things Teenagers Need from their Parents
I work with a lot of teenagers and adolescents. Because of this, I also work with a lot of teens' and adolescents' parents. The teenage years can be great in [...]
How to Make a Behavior Chart that Actually Works
Behavior charts come up a lot when working with kids. While I don't think they work in every situation, I do think they can be helpful in many cases. The [...]
Five Books about Divorce to Read with your Kids
After my series on divorce a few weeks ago (catch up here, here, here, and here), I've gotten several questions from parents asking me which books I'd recommend to help their [...]
What to Do if You’re Wondering if Your Child Has a Learning Disorder
Here in Texas, standardized testing happens every year in the spring at public schools. These tests are a big deal, because if students don't pass, there can be major consequences. [...]
Discipline Like A Cop
"Act like a cop? What?!" I can see your confusion now. Does that mean I’m supposed to be tough on my kids? Should I be watching them carefully? Treating them [...]
Relaxation Techniques for Kids and Teens
When your child is feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, relaxing their body is one of the most helpful things you can do. When someone's emotions are extremely high, their body [...]