Behavioral/Emotional

As our children grow through different stages of their life, there are many things we can do as parents to encourage positive social and behavioral development.

Discovering how to improve mental health is a family affair. Here are seven ways to improve mental health within your family so that you can better handle any of life’s curveballs.

Children who have been in foster care, like Susie were wounded most in the context of interpersonal relationships, and they will heal only in the context of healthy, nurturing, interpersonal relationships.

Shy children leave many thoughts bottled up—thoughts that could help him or her connect with others if only they were brought out. Imagine how many incredible thoughts are not shared because of shyness!

Parents need to be aware of dangerous social media challenges – such as the new Outlet Challenge – and should take steps to minimize the impact on their kids.

Parenting reactive children or youth can be difficult but a technique known as Therapeutic Parenting can be helpful.

Unconditional love coupled with positive discipline is helpful for raising healthy resilient kids.

Parents can empower their kids to win their struggle against their own negative emotions.

When utilized properly, encouragement invites excellence and obedience in our children.

Does your child misbehave in a way that can be traced back to something you do? Is your teen’s rebellious attitude similar to yours? Your kids’ behavior isn’t your fault, but sometimes it means you have work to do.