Teaching the Art of Gratitude

Art of Gratitude, Child Therapy, Gratitude, LifePoint Child and Family Therapy, LifePoint Therapy, Open Communication, Parenting, Professional Therapy, Serving Opportunities, Teaching Gratitude, Teaching Thankfulness, Thankfulness, The Art of Gratitude / Kristin Patten

Raising successful children is something all parents strive for. To do this, many parents enroll their kids in the best schools and get specialized coaching as a guide and even push their children to the top. After all, hard work, dedication and top-tier training is a recipe for success, right? While this recipe can produce […]

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Working As A Family to Relieve Financial Stress

Child Therapy, Discussing Finances as a Family, Family Budget, Family Financial Goals, Finances, Financial Stress, Financial Wellness, LifePoint Child and Family Therapy, LifePoint Therapy, Parenting, Professional Help, Professional Therapy / Kristin Patten

Financial stressors are a leading cause of family stress. In fact, according to an article in the Huffington Post, finances rank as one of the leading causes of divorce. With financial issues negatively impacting marriage, the tension, hurtful words, name calling and finger pointing, have a high likelihood of negatively impacting children in the home.

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Talking to Your Kids About Pornography

Boundaries, Child Therapy, Emotions, LifePoint Child and Family Therapy, LifePoint Therapy, Open Communication, Parenting, Professional Therapy, Respect, Talk About Pornography / Kristin Patten

It’s addictive. It ruins relationships and families. Some are calling it the “new drug,” yet you don’t need a drug dealer to get it because it can be accessed with just one click and appear in a matter of milliseconds. What’s worse is that you don’t even need to look for it, because it finds

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Make the Transition Back to School Less Painful

Anxiety in Children, Back to School Transition, Balance, Child Therapy, Emotions, LifePoint Child and Family Therapy, LifePoint Therapy, Open Communication, Parenting, Professional Therapy, Teacher Communication / Kristin Patten

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, teachers and parents alike, while at the same time, often filled with anxiety. Teachers get a new batch of students who they are charged with the task of not only teaching, but also of cultivating an emotionally and physically safe environment for.

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6 Ways to Combat Summer Boredom

Balance, Combatting Summer Boredom, Emotions, LifePoint Child and Family Therapy, LifePoint Therapy, Parenting, Professional Therapy, Summer Activities, Summer Boredom, Summer Camp, Summer Entertainment, Summer Planning / Kristin Patten

Summertime is the time when school is out, the sun is out and kids get to experience two very different things: freedom and boredom. It’s really a conundrum as a parent because you love seeing your kids enjoying time off from the rigors of school, but without 6-7 hours of their day taking up time,

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