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Parenting in the Aftermath
Highland Park July 4th Shooting A few short weeks ago our community experienced a significant traumatic event. While enough time has passed for the news cycle to move on, we are still a community in need of healing. Whether you experienced the terror directly or...
Manage Your Emotions
Here now: the final edition of our blog series, “Executive Functioning Activities!" Remember, you can check out the other fun ways we've shared to address concerns like impulse control and working memory! For our last edition, we're focusing on... managing emotions!...
Pride Celebration & Reflection
Although Pride month is coming to an end, there is always time to find support for your LGBTQ+ child or yourself. The resources we've included here include community platforms to connect with others, information & education about an array of topics specifically...
Little Kid – Big Feelings
“Why does my child get SO upset by something SO small?" Most (if not all) caregivers have experienced their child become intensely upset over something that seems small or even insignificant in the long run. They may go into a rage when you give them the flavor of...
Neurodivergence, TikTok, & Diagnosis
So the TikTok Algorithm Says You Might Be Neurodivergent... You’ve Made It All the Way to Adulthood Without a Diagnosis… Now What? TikTok has quickly become one of the largest social media and content platforms out there. Whether you create content, scroll through...
How to talk to your kids about school shootings
I don’t want to write this blog. I already wrote this blog in, Between us Parents, following the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. And have referenced that article over and over as our country and our children continue to experience inconceivable violence every day....
How do I talk about this with my kids?
A great resource to aid in difficult conversations around grief, tragedy, & reality The recent attack in Buffalo has been weighing heavily on our hearts. Witnessing another tragic showing of injustice is incredibly difficult. Especially when we are also in the...
Using Neuroscience to Help Calm Your Child
The vagus nerve & emotional well-being If you or your child is a client of mine at Individual and Family Connection, then you know how much of a brain geek I am! I simply don’t know how to talk about emotional regulation without considering what is happening in...
Top 10 New Parenting Struggles
Being a parent can be really hard – especially when it’s your first time! It’s okay to feel like you have a million concerns, and you are definitely not alone. Here are some of the Top 10 Parenting Struggles for New Parents: 1. Preparation &...
Talking to College-Aged Kids About Therapy
When your kids move out for college, you want to ensure that they have access to everything they need for a successful transition to the next phase of their lives. You make sure that they have linens, electronics, and kitchen supplies. When they arrive, you check that...