Things You Can Do When Teen Resist Help
It’s difficult to observe your child reject help, once you know he needs it. But you don’t have to carry all the responsibility for your...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Addressing Common Back To School Concerns For Parents And Children
With many parents getting ready to send their kids back to school for the first time in close to a year, it is normal to be concerned....
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Child Behavior When Screen Time Is Over
Because many kids have been spending more time at home recently, screen time has become an integral part of their days. Sometimes, kids...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 18, 20201 min read
How to Talk With Your Child About Certain Problems
If you are noticing that your child is struggling or having a hard time with certain situations, then you need to be able to talk with...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Watching Out for Back To School Anxiety in Kids This Year
This year has been a challenge for everyone, including kids who are going back to school for the first time in a while. Kids who are...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Social Anxiety and Social Distancing: How To Cope
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for everyone and this includes children. Kids may not be able to fully understand why they cannot...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Why Is Your Child Acting Out?
Kids get in trouble from time to time; however, if your child is acting out continuously, then you might have a bigger problem on your...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Understanding Why Your Child May Struggle To Manage Their Own Emotions
As a parent, you may not always understand your child’s emotional responses. Do they get frustrated easily? Do they often feel sad,...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Warning Signs for Teen Dating Violence
Do you have a teen who is dating or showing an interest in dating? You may want to know the warning signs for teen dating violence. The...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 4, 20201 min read
“No One Will Play With Me” How To Navigate Child’s Concerns
Has your child ever complained that no one will play with them? What was your response? Did you downplay the situation or did you truly...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 16, 20201 min read
How Can Your Child Protect Themselves Against Bullying?
How can your child protect themselves against bullying? That’s a great question and one that many parents could use some assistance with....
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Dyscalculia In Children: What Is It and How Do You Spot The Signs?
Have you heard of dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that makes it hard to make sense of and work with numbers....
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Nancy Thorup
May 26, 20201 min read
The Consequences of Bullying On Kids
Perhaps your child has been bullied before. Perhaps your child has been accused of being a bully. Whether being bullied or being the one...
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Nancy Thorup
May 22, 20201 min read
What Is Digital Citizenship And Why Should You Care?
In school your children get marks for citizenship which include how they treat others, showing up for school, how they treat the teacher,...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Signs of ADHD For Each Age Group of Children
Symptoms of ADHD can be confusing as all kids exhibit some signs, symptoms can cross over from age to age and children can develop more...
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Nancy Thorup
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Social Media Is Linked To Mental Distress In Teens
More research is confirming what many parents have long feared; social media is causing mental distress. A new study done by the Canadian...
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Nancy Thorup
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Help Build Positive Self-Esteem In Your Kids
Image credit: Understood.org Helping your child build positive self-esteem has many benefits. Kids learn to be resilient, how to fail,...
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Nancy Thorup
Feb 17, 20201 min read
Brain Breaks For More Effective Thinking
Image credit: Understood.org We have all experienced that moment of zone out. We can feel our concentration and attention slipping away....
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 21, 20201 min read
Should My Child Be Able To Sit Still?
Sitting still for long periods of time is a skill that is mastered as a child develops. Each kid develops at different intervals,...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 13, 20201 min read
When Teasing Turns To Bullying
Image credit: www.Understood.org Teasing is a normal part of childhood and often bonds children to one another. When teasing is a...
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