Kids

Oregon is in its 9th week of the Stay Home order, and the consequent disruptions to routine and increased time at home may be making it hard for your family members to get along—especially if… Continue reading

Levels of stress and anxiety have spiked with the advent of COVID-19. And it’s not just adults who are feeling the effects. Children and teens are also experiencing stress due to changes in routine, worry… Continue reading

Toddlers are energetic, curious, and excited to learn about the world. When they’re not able to engage with their environment they can become frustrated. While you should always try to provide opportunities for your child… Continue reading

With electronics ever-present in our homes, schools, and offices, unplugging can be a challenge, especially for kids. However, learning to manage screen time instead of being managed by a screen is an increasingly important skill… Continue reading

Parenting tweens can be challenging, and its normal for both parents and kids to feel confusion about their roles and relationships as children begin to assert their independence. But with the right tools, parenting tweens… Continue reading

As kids, teens and college students head back to school this fall, here are some tips to help remain healthy and happy! Make healthy a habit -You can be your best self when your body… Continue reading

Does your young child’s behavior ever overwhelm you? If it does, know that you’re not alone! Here are 6 tips for handling their unruly behaviors: Teach him what he’s feeling. This is especially good for… Continue reading

Raising a teenager? Here are 6 helpful ways to get through it: 1. Create trust. Trust is the foundation to a good relationship with your child, so it’s important that you trust your teen in… Continue reading

Raising an LGBTQ teen? Here are 5 tips: 1. Be accepting. It’s important to be accepting of your teen, regardless of his/her sexual orientation (who he/she is attracted to) and gender identity (what gender he/she… Continue reading

Frustrated by the tantrums or melt downs? Keep in mind that this too shall pass — take a breathe. If your child is having a tantrum or melt down, know that it’s his or her… Continue reading