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“The program was illuminating and effective. We are all happier and our son is experiencing emotional success. The program is simple to follow and when applied with love and diligence led to profound results.”
Navigating Divorce with Children
The Child First Principle Divorce and separation raises scores of challenges for parents and children. Also, situations can vary greatly from one family to the next. There are, however, some things you can do to [...]
How to Help Your Clients with School Problem Behaviors
Tackling a problem behavior at school can be overwhelming for us as clinicians. It is a long school day with many challenges and factors. The best way to work on school behaviors is to use a [...]
Here Comes the Homework!
Every new school year presents new challenges. One of the biggest and most dreaded is homework. Homework doesn't have to be a fight. Here are some tips to help get you and your child off [...]
Back To School Routines
School activities are a huge departure from summer days filled with camp, trips, and late bed times. The transition back to school may not be easy for children or parents. As your child begins school, [...]
How to Avoid Summer Vacation Meltdowns
A family vacation is a great way to spend time together and make lasting memories. It can also be a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips to help make your vacation more enjoyable. Long [...]
Family Summer Time
School is almost out and that can be a relief for many families. During the school months, getting children up and out of the house on time, making special arrangements for after school or sick [...]
Successful Family Compromise Sessions
When families have disagreements or children challenge the rules, compromise can be an effective tool. Compromising involves discussing a problem between family members calmly. We suggest that you choose an easy problem to discuss at [...]
Choosing the Right Activities for Your Child And Practice
Many parents want to have their child participate in lessons or activities of some kind to learn a new skill or develop a competence. These can include lessons in one of the arts (dance, music) [...]
New Year, Small Changes
Many parents use the beginning of a new year to reflect on changes they would like to make in themselves and with their children. Maybe you would like your child to be a better listener, [...]