Why I chose my children’s mental health over Covid-19 risks at daycare
By Merab Favorite (originally posted in Sarasota/Manatee Mom Blog) The decision to send my children back to daycare wasn’t an easy one. I knew ... continue reading
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Coffee with Consultants: A weekly advice vlog for parents
By Starfish Academy Social-Emotional Consultants Stephanie Essex & Yang Sandoval As a new mom, Yang Sandoval, a social-emotional counselor at Starfish Academy was having ... continue reading
Managing Meltdowns with Mindfulness During Covid-19
By Monica Mehserle, School-Based Therapist at Lamarque Elementary School We went from doing it all – dropping our kids off at school and picking ... continue reading
Being a “Good Enough” Parent During COVID-19
By Jennifer Gravesen, School-Based Therapist at Glenallen Elementary Many parents across the globe are under a great deal of stress due to the ramifications ... continue reading
21 Apps Parents Should Know About
By Jennifer Garafola, School-Based Therapist at Gocio Elementary School As a school based mental health therapist, it’s helpful to stay up to date on ... continue reading
Strategies for Fostering Grateful Children
by Guest Columnist Sandy Chase Gifts abound during the holiday season. But are our children grateful? More important, what strategies can parents and/or teachers ... continue reading
Unplug and Connect; 4 ways to limit screen time this summer
By Kathleen Powers, School-Based Mental Health Therapist Ahh, the dog days of summer are upon us. If given the choice, many children would opt ... continue reading
Kindergarten Anxiety? Six Tips to Help Calm Your Little One
August means the last minute summer vacations, school supplies, readjusting to school-year schedules and for many families, a child leaving the familiarity of home ... continue reading
Car Seat Safety During National Safety Month
June is National Safety month, a great opportunity to brush up on simple ways to keep you and your children safe at home, while ... continue reading
What does an FASD Diagnosis Mean?
For many parents FASD can be a difficult diagnosis to understand. Our FASD diagnostic clinic can help families and caregivers understand the best ways ... continue reading