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Parenting teenagers is difficult.  I’m not quite there with my two boys, but I’ve heard the stories from friends and family members about this sometimes challenging period of child-rearing.  The themes that I hear repeatedly are that teens are not fulfilling their potential academically or socially, they can be disrespectful towards authority and they are...

If your kids are school-aged, chances are, you already have expectations about what their grades should be.  You’ve seen what they are capable of and if they are falling short, you know it immediately. This week, my ten-year old got a ‘C’ on a reading test.  I knew right away that this was ‘bad’.  When...

At what age should meltdowns stop?  I only ask this because my second-grader still seems prone to them on occasion.  My fourth-grader appears to be able to regulate frustration and other difficult emotions fairly well, but he is two years older.  Then again, I am forty, and I still have my moments. The recurring struggle...

This is a typical exchange I have with my 8-year-old son: “How was school today?” I’ll ask. “Good.” “What did you learn today?” His response, “Nothing.” “What was the best part of your day?” The answer is always, “Recess.” I don’t know about you, but these exchanges leave me wanting.  They also leave me a...

Do you remember what middle school was like?  These memories alone will stir your reserves of compassion for any middle-schooler you are raising.  Middle-school is the time when a child begins to develop their independence and their individuality.  Unfortunately, individuality can make them stand-out and sometimes, this ends up being to their detriment. Obviously, from...

As parents, all we want for our children is for them to fit in whether it’s socially, academically or both.  We send them into the world with the hopes that not only will they find their place, but that they will be successful once they have found it. It isn’t always easy.  Every child and...

As our children grow, they begin to look to us less and less for guidance.  They strive for independence and the acceptance of their peers.  This can be overwhelming for parents.  How do you trust the world enough to support your kids in becoming their best selves? Riverview Counseling Services offers a wide array of...