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 | 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 Priscilla Hurd | Apr 14, 2019 | Child/Teen, Parenting, School/Academics, Sports/Exercise
For their children to succeed as adults, many parents think they’ve got to be involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Perhaps we believe this abundance of activities will foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. But is this excessive involvement in...
by Priscilla Hurd | Sep 2, 2017 | Child/Teen, School/Academics
It’s almost fall, which means store shelves are stocked with low-priced notebooks and markers and glue, et al. Soon the familiar brake hiss of school buses will be heard in neighborhoods across the country as kids head back to school. While some kids begrudge alarm...