In today’s busy world, children and adults often have a difficult time unwinding at bedtime. Thoughts about the day or tomorrow may interfere with your ability…
Helping Your Child Through Friendship Breakups
As children get older, it is natural for friendships to change. Children develop socially at different rates, and interests and activities change. Associated changes include who…
Two Basic Suggestions Regarding the Use of Technology
I showed this video recently at conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRl8EIhrQjQ There was a powerful reaction from the audience, including from those who had seen it before. I do…
Some Suggestions Regarding Managing Children’s Use of Technology
I was contacted by a writer who was working on an article regarding children’s use of technology, and what parents can do. Here are his questions,…
New Line of Mental Health-Inspired Jewelry
Announcing “Peggy’s Midnight Creations” – Inspirational Jewelry for life’s celebrations, relationships, occasions, and challenges. As a psychologist, I am often encouraging my clients to discover their…
Mother-Daughter Bonding Activity – Making Bracelets
Mother-Daughter Bonding Activity – Making Beaded Bracelets The positive relationship that a tween/teen girl has with her mother serves as a protective factor and helps her…
Encouraging Words to Use With Children
Encouraging Words for Parents to Use With Their Children Sometimes when we praise our children, we focus on their appearance, when we really should be focusing…
One Simple Way to Improve a Relationship
There is one very simple thing that you can do today to improve a relationship. Improve a relationship with your spouse, with your child, with a…
“The Hug Jar”
As your child becomes a tween/teen, there is less physical affection than the preschool years! Your daughter may not be eagerly holding your hand like she…