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Back to School

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 /

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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summer boredom

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 /

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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Suicide Prevention

The Topic of Suicide and Children: A Parent’s Guide

Anxiety in Children, Bullying, Child Therapy, Emotional Trauma, Emotions, Love, Open Communication, Professional Help, Sadness, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Trauma /

In April 2019 CNN reported that between 2007 and 2015, the number of children going to ER with suicidal thoughts and attempts doubled. The article cited findings from the Center for Disease Control that found the number children between the ages of 5 and 18 who had received a diagnosis of suicidal ideation or suicide

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