Tried and true ways to avoid common pitfalls at the family table. Whether your children are overweight, underweight, or perfectly fine, you probably still worry about how they’re eating. Here are 7 common mistakes parents make and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Encouraging Kids to Join the “Clean Plate Club” For the most part,Continue reading “Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding Their Kids”
Author Archives: Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC
Matching Communication Styles
Sometimes we can say things to our partner and it can be taken in a way very different than what we intended. Some people are more visual while others more auditory. Some people need to see love while others need to hear it. Some people give gifts as a sign of appreciation, while others giveContinue reading “Matching Communication Styles”
Actions > Words
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Active Listening Skills
Focus fully on the speaker, his or her body language, and other nonverbal cues. If you’re daydreaming, checking text messages, or doodling, you’re almost certain to miss nonverbal cues in the conversation. If you find it hard to concentrate on some speakers, try repeating their words over in your head—it’ll reinforce their message and helpContinue reading “Active Listening Skills”
Guest Post: Making Health a Habit
I’m sure that at some point, someone has reminded you that it takes three weeks to make or break a habit. Want to quit biting those nails? Keep them away from your face for three weeks and more than likely you’ll forget all about chewing on your fingers. Want to make drinking more water part of your dailyContinue reading “Guest Post: Making Health a Habit”
Tips for Grieving a Breakup
Don’t fight your feelings – It’s normal to have lots of ups and downs, and feel many conflicting emotions, including anger, resentment, sadness, relief, fear, and confusion. It’s important to identify and acknowledge these feelings. While these emotions will often be painful, trying to suppress or ignore them will only prolong the grieving process.Continue reading “Tips for Grieving a Breakup”
5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions
One of the most valuable lessons you can teach your child is to identify and manage their emotions. Doing so shows them that experiencing a range of emotions is normal. Kids who learn healthy ways to express and cope with their emotions show less behavioral problems. They feel more competent and capable. “Being able toContinue reading “5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions”
Feeling overwhelmed by your therapy?
There can be a number of reasons why people take a break from their therapy sessions, so it’s good for your therapist to know a little bit more so he or she can help you. Some reasons people stop talking can be: Something feels challenging to talk about. Something your therapist has said is havingContinue reading “Feeling overwhelmed by your therapy?”
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