WHEN IT COMES TO KIDS AND MENTAL HEALTH, IT MIGHT SEEM LIKE A SERIOUS CONVERSATION. BUT TURN THAT ON ITS HEAD, AND YOU’VE GOT AN EXPERIENCE YOU MIGHT ALL ENJOY. Mental health means emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we...
Author: Rene Elsbury; MSW, LSW Home Based Therapist When I hear the word punishment I think about when I was a little girl and having to clean my room on a sunny day; I felt like my parents hated me because they didn’t let me play with my friends. I also...
Author: Rene Elsbury; Home Based Therapist When strangers hear that I’m a therapist I often get smart remarks like “So you’re an expert in people’s problems”, or “ You work with crazy people.” My answer is always “No, I’m not an expert on anyone. You are...
The stress caused by the recent virus outbreak can be overwhelming, trying to plan a day (or even weeks) with children at home may also add to that stress. The good news is you’re not alone, and negative feelings during this time are typical responses. It’s important...
Fall and spring break, winter vacation, holidays, early dismissals and school closings. Do these phrases generate a feeling of excitement for our kids? Absolutely. Do these same phrases cause a sense of mild panic or anxiety for parents. Yes, they sure can! Before and...
While Mother Nature may not be aware, many of us are trying to enjoy a spring break staycation, since traveling isn’t always in the budget. Instead of binge-watching Netflix or playing video games all day, there are plenty of activities to get out of the house and...
