Emotional intelligence (EI) can be described as an ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. For children, learning emotional intelligence can be a transformative experience, setting the foundation for healthy relationships, improved academic performance, and greater mental well-being. Click here to learn how to teach your children emotional intelligence.

We might think that adolescence is a time of freedom and where teens are feeling carefree, but in fact adolescence is a time of tremendous change that can affect teens in a negative way. Teen years can be filled with emotional, physical, and social shifts that can make transitions—whether big or small—feel especially overwhelming. During these years, transitions include things like changing schools, or navigating shifts in friendships and identity, transitions can be a significant source of stress. Click here to find out how to best support your teen through tough transitions

As parents and caregivers, one of the most important gifts we can give our children is the ability to face challenges with confidence and resilience. Read this blog to learn key strategies to support your child in developing these vital traits.

Social anxiety causes people to feel intense fears or anxiety in social situations. This fear comes up in situations where they feel they may be evaluated, judged or scrutinized by others. Social anxiety can be a challenging experience for children and teens. It can make everyday activities, like attending school or hanging out with friends, feel overwhelming. However, there are effective strategies that can help manage these feelings and build confidence. Read this post to learn some tips for coping with social anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, particularly when it comes to children and adolescents. It’s not just about being neat or organized; OCD can significantly impact a young person’s daily life. Read this post to find out more.

Performance anxiety is an excessive feeling of fear, nervousness or dread related to not being able to perform well, (failing being judged or criticized). How does it show up in children and teens and how can parents help.

As researchers learn more about the mind-body connection, mental health professionals are developing new therapies that offer different ways of healing. One such approach is the Safe and Sound Protocol, which uses auditory stimulation to calm your nervous system.

A family should be a cohesive unit. But that doesn't mean parents should sacrifice everything. Read on to find out why parental self-care is so important and how to get started rebuilding your own identity.

Anxiety is a normal and necessary emotion, let’s discuss how it effects us.

Teens have different worries than children. The following is a list of some of the symptoms that you might see in your anxious teen​ and if you need help, reach out to me.

Have you ever experienced this scenario....your child's anxiety or anger is increasing, and you are trying to support and provide guidance. I'll tell you a little about what's going on and then I'll tell you what you can do about it.

Many children and teenagers struggle to get back into the school routine after a long break. Why does this happen and what can you do?

You've been waiting for these years to come. Your friends and family members warned you about this. You knew how you raised your kids, and you thought that they'd be different.

Have you noticed your anxiety levels dropping when you have the chance to step away from technology for a few days? Maybe you feel especially calm when you are hiking or camping.

As a parent, your list of worries and concerns really never ends. You might want to snap a photo and praise your child whenever they reach a new milestone, but what if you’re wondering whether they should be doing more at their age?