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BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES
SOURCE: WCIA Going back to school is filled with so many emotions, by both kids and parents. It can lead to some unwanted chaos. Jolie Carsten and Marilee Johnson, with Elliott Counseling Group,...
BACK TO SCHOOL BULLYING
SOURCE: WCIA There are a few things you can do to help your kids with their back-to-school blues. You can start a creative countdown because, as we all know, there’s nothing like a countdown to...
FEELING THANKFUL ALL YEAR
SOURCE: WCIA CHAMPAIGN — Jolie Carsten, Clinical Director with Elliott Counseling Group, explains the benefits of gratitude and expressing it throughout the year. What is gratitude? *...
HOMEWORK ANXIETY
SOURCE: WCIAWhen it comes to kids and back-to-school blues, there are ways for dealing with them. Start off by giving them one last “hurrah.” To help kids bring closure to summer, celebrate in some...
Give Your Baby the Gift of a Lifetime: A Strong Marriage
The greatest gift we can give our child is a strong relationship between the two of us. Nothing is more important.” According to research, within 3 years after giving birth, 2/3 of couples will experience a drop in relationship quality and an increase in conflict.
Drama Down – Five Tips to Deescalate Mom/Daughter Drama
We all know that teen girls can generate some big drama. While it can be frustrating and even painful to watch them navigate the rocky years as they individuate, it is even more difficult if you find yourself going head to head with them, instead of being an ally.