Development tools for a better you
One of the most common beliefs in our society is that it is necessary and desirable for dads to use their authority to control, direct and train their children. Dads are sometimes designated as the disciplinarian (“Wait til your Father gets home!”) or the source of all decisions (“I know best. Someday you will thank […]
Mindfulness can empower you to experience a greater sense of joy and satisfaction in the simplest of acts. How many times do we find ourselves making dinner, answering the phone, throwing clothes in the laundry and everything else in between all at the same time; mindlessly going from task to task without really engaging in […]
Children have a tendency, every once in a while, to not want to go to school. School is not often thought of as an enjoyable experience and more often associated with work. This is normal part of development if it doesn’t occur frequently, if it doesn’t cause your child extreme distress, or cause chaos in […]
As any parent can attest, children often find it difficult to regulate their emotions, especially when it comes to anger. As they are learning (through personal experience and guidance from adults) to control their behavior by using healthy coping skills to deal with their emotions, they can experience some major bumps in the road. Often […]
Don’t you wish you knew what makes your teen tick? Wouldn’t you love to be the parent who knows exactly what to say and do in any crisis situation? Can you even imagine the luxury of knowing that your children are perfectly well adjusted, happy and wanting for nothing? Let’s face it; it’s VERY DIFFICULT […]
Are you raising a child who has ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination of both. As a counselor at Life Skills Resource Group I often work with adults and children who are dealing with ADHD. As a parent, dealing with these issues can be overwhelming and […]
