by Magnolia Family Counseling | Nov 24, 2019 | Child/Teen, Parenting
Have you heard the phrase “helicopter parent?” It describes a mother or father that ‘hovers’ around their child 24/7, overseeing their life to keep them from every potential danger, pitfall and mishap. It looks good on paper, but this kind of parenting forgets one...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Oct 6, 2019 | Child/Teen, Parenting
It’s tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops,...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Aug 18, 2019 | Anxiety, Child/Teen, Parenting, School/Academics
It’s that time of year again when big yellow buses can be seen driving around the neighborhood and school bells begin ringing. Going back to school can definitely be an exciting time for parents and children.But for some kids, especially younger ones, going back to...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Jul 28, 2019 | Child/Teen, Counseling, Parenting, Sports/Exercise
As a busy parent of a young child, you may find it challenging to find the time or space to meditate. One solution is to bring the two together, and have your child meditate with you.Meditating with Young ChildrenFor children five and under, it will be difficult for...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Jun 30, 2019 | Child/Teen, School/Academics
When children are taught how to set and achieve goals, they learn that decisions have consequences and that hard work earns rewards. As your child sets and works towards academic goals, their self-confidence will grow, and they’ll take pride in themselves and their...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | May 26, 2019 | Anger Management, Child/Teen
No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class. At first, most of us want to blame ourselves and figure out what we’ve done wrong. When we come up empty, we tend to put the blame on our child, and sometimes we even get angry.The truth is, parents do...
