by Julia Simmons | Aug 29, 2022 | Teen and Adolescent Therapy
1. Restart Routines. Kids thrive off of structure and routines which often change during the summertime. Start off the year right by jumping right back into school time routines. Set the alarm clock, limit technology time and aim to serve dinner at the same time every...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 16, 2022 | School, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. “A plan or program developed to ensure that a child with an identified disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.”...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 14, 2022 | Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Sometimes it feels impossible to get our child to help out with the household chores. As frustrating as that is, remind yourself that you at that age thought chores were the worst thing ever, TOO! First, we need to debunk how “terrible” chores are. Share...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 12, 2022 | Teen and Adolescent Therapy
SEL is an acronym for Social Emotional Learning. But… What is it? “SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 3, 2022 | Parent Coaching, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Today, most teens and tweens use some form of social media and have an account on a social media platform. While it used to be just Facebook and Instagram, today there is Snapchat, Twitter and the latest fan favorite – Tik Tok. Social media does have benefits for...
