How to Teach Kids Healthy Boundaries With Friends
https://vimeo.com/1213318665 Your kid comes home from school and they’re exhausted. Or they’re upset about something a friend said. Or maybe they’re doing things they don’t want to, just to be accepted. And you’re thinking: “How do I help them figure this out without getting in the middle of their friendships?” Here’s what a lot of […]
3 Practical Tips to Help Your Child Transition to Kindergarten
https://vimeo.com/1212469032 Kindergarten is coming. And so many parents are asking themselves the same question right now: “My child is bright. They know their ABCs. So why am I feeling nervous about this?” Here’s what I want you to know: kindergarten struggles rarely have anything to do with academics. They have so much more to do […]
Back to School Blues: 3 Things That Actually Help
https://vimeo.com/1212721067 It’s August and your child is suddenly complaining about stomachaches, they’re sleeping worse, or maybe they’re clinging to you more than usual. And you’re thinking: “Is this normal? What’s going on?” Here’s what you probably already know: summer ends, school starts, and for a lot of kids, that transition hits hard. The problem isn’t […]
5 Ways to Support Emotional Regulation for Homeschooled Kids
https://vimeo.com/1158626591 If you’re homeschooling, you’re spending a lot of time with your child. And with that closeness can come big emotions. Frustration, shutdowns, power struggles, and tears can show up right in the middle of math or reading, leaving you wondering, “Am I doing something wrong?” I’m Katie Owen, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at […]
Easing the Transition: Help Your Child Have a Smooth Start to School
https://vimeo.com/1086815248 As summer winds down, many families experience a rise in stress, and that’s completely normal. After a few months of more relaxed routines, shifting back into school-year structure can feel overwhelming for both children and parents. Hi, I’m Carly Schrimpl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Power Within Child Therapists. Today, I’ll be […]
3 Homework Strategies to Guide Your Child with Task Management
For those children who want to do it on their own, they can create a task list to keep themselves on track to get out the door on time, or other love to use the Brilli app or Finch! This is an application where children can be reminded by their tablets and phones for task management. It can take the pressure of the reminders from parents and children get stars or rewards when they complete tasks. A healthy hit of dopamine in the morning to start your day
5 Tips on How to Transition your Child Back to School with Ease
I’m Carly Schrimpl from Power Within Child Therapists and I’ve worked with 100s of children and have seen the benefits of parents managing the transition better with more intention. Here are 5 tips on how to prep your child to transition back to school.
