I am amazed at just how much of God’s design is reflected in what scientists are learning about relationships, behavior, healing, and attachment. We know from scientific and behavioral studies that attachment helps to form the foundation for a child’s future relationships and learning. In...
What do your children see when they look at you? “Look at me when I’m talking to you!” “Look at me!” When your children look at you, what do they see? What is your face communicating to them? One way to engage our children and...
What does this child need? Behavior is communication…specifically, behavior is an attempt to communicate needs. When I begin to notice an increase in a child’s poor behaviors, I have learned to stop and assess why by asking: What does this child need? Often, poor behaviors...
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased its popularity, online counseling is nothing new. It's been around for decades. However, with the increase in variety of HIPAA-Compliant video software, it has become much more accessible. Clients who have tried it are loving it. Here's the...
I’d like to share with you a powerful phrase that has been a complete game-changer for me in each and every one of my roles involving teens…as a parent to teen girls, as a professional counselor specializing in angry children and teens, and as a...