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April 22, 2022 by BSTMN6410

Childhood can be a time of great wonder and joy. But for some, childhood is fraught with ugly family or school situations that overwhelm and depress developing psyches. Adults who are having trouble in their lives can often get help by speaking with a trained therapist. But young children can find it difficult and even […]

Filed Under: Children

How to Help Children Understand Terrifying Events

July 12, 2021 by BSTMN6410

As a parent, your job is to make sure your kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. While it’s possible for you to control your immediate environment – your home –  it’s simply not possible to ensure the greater world around your child is safe and free from trauma or natural disasters. […]

Filed Under: Children, Parenting, Trauma / PTSD

How to Bring Up Resilient Children

June 28, 2021 by BSTMN6410

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 important fact of reality: life happens. Adversity happens to all of us. […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children

4 Exercises to Help Teach Young Children Mindfulness

April 14, 2021 by BSTMN6410

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your window. Mindfulness is an incredibly calming, relaxing practice that […]

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Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!

April 7, 2021 by BSTMN6410

“Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But […]

Filed Under: Children

How Meditation Can Help Your Child’s ADHD

July 12, 2020 by BSTMN6410

Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders experienced in children. Unfortunately, there currently are limited options when it comes to safe and effective drug treatment. And even with suitable pharmacological interventions, many parents don’t like the idea of putting their young child on medications that may come with nasty side effects. There […]

Filed Under: ADD / ADHD, Adolescents/Teens, Children

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