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Parent: Hey! How was school? Kid: Fine. Parent: Well tell me about it…what did you do? Kid: I don’t know. Nothing. (walks away) Trying to talk to your kids can be frustrating. Painful even. Incorrectly labeling kids as flippant, withdrawn, or disrespectful is common. It’s important to realize, though, that kids often want to interact with...

The best defense against life’s challenges is being prepared with a list of tried and true coping skills. But the truth is, so many of us are reluctant to take the time to unwind during stressful situations. This unhealthy habit of ignoring our need for relaxation and leisure is one that can easily be passed on...

Beginning this fall, Riverview is proud to present FREE Parenting Workshops Open to everyone in St. Charles and the surrounding communities, our FREE monthly presentations focus on ideas to manage common parenting obstacles. Each informal, small-group presentation is 45 minutes long followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. Please join us for our first...

Yoga is a known stress reliever. In addition, there are kid-specific benefits including: reduced anxiety, healthier coping skills, improved concentration, and better school performance. It’s a noncompetitive way to get kids involved in a physical activity and build self-esteem. But yoga can be a little intimidating if you’re new to the practice. And being still...

Riverview Counseling Services hopes you have a delightful fall season! Enjoy! Pumpkins, cider, and pies; oh my! Make sure to carve out some family time this fall. Relish in the season with any of these autumn activities that bring families together and can relieve stress at the same time.