An important wish for most children and teens is good friendships. Belonging, being part of a trustworthy group, having fun. Yet, their conversations frequently turn to friendship challenges. “There’s this […]
Is Cutting a Warning Sign of Suicide? with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5623 ? For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.
How to Cope with Being the Target of Mean Girl Behavior with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5673 <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”>?</span> For more information on […]
Handling Body Image Issues in Our Daughters with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5651 ? For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com
When I think about emotions and emotional regulation, I often think about a dog who was my friend. Her name was Tasha and she was half Siberian Husky and half […]
This month we continue our discussion on emotional literacy and how we can help our children by teaching them the language of emotions. Validation is one of the powerful tools […]
Your daughter and her friend have a conflict when her friend betrays a secret. Your daughter draws on her sadness and anger for strength to assertively (not aggressively) express her […]