Maybe you feel that counseling would be beneficial for your child or teenager, but your kid happens to disagree. This is actually a very common problem among families. Here are some tips to consider: Choose a child/family specialist. Child counselors have specific experiences, training, and abilities to connect with kids and adolescents. They have a...
As adults who have been navigating the social world for years and years, we tend to take for granted all of the manners that we naturally participate in every day. But for a child who is just beginning to engage in community interactions, mastering these social skills and using them independently is a huge feat!...
Strapped for cash this holiday season? No problem. Monetary presents are nice, but we all know the best things in life are free! Show your friends and family how much you care with some simple acts of kindness and expressions of love. The $0 spending limit makes it easy for kids to get involved as...
I don’t like football. I don’t understand it and no matter how hard I try, I know it’s just not for me. But I also know that for every televised football game I skip, I miss out on quality time with some of my family’s football fanatics. So I’m willing to compromise. If your family is also...
Home Behavior Basics: Taking Back Control of Your Household Thursday, November 21st, 2013 @ 1:00pm Presenter: Cheryl Denz, MA, LCPC Feel like the kids are running the show? Learn some simple, parenting basics that can make a big difference in your day-to-day family life. Register with Cheryl: 630.587-3777 Ext. 103 or Cheryl@riverviewcounselingservices.com Open to everyone...
Ready or not…here they come! The holidays are right around the corner and we all know the stress that they can bring for adults and kids alike. Your kids will be home from school for two weeks and you need time to cook, clean, and shop till you drop! First comes Thanksgiving…then Hanukah…then Christmas…and before you know it’s...
Many schools in the St. Charles and Geneva area will holding parent teacher conferences in the next few weeks. We all know it’s important to attend so we can help our kiddos do their very best at school. But if you’re feeling a little unsure of how to make the conference effective, we’ve got some pointers to...
In honor of Halloween, enjoy some family-friendly (and super corny) jokes from Riverview Counseling Services! Be safe and have fun trick-or-treating in the St. Charles community! What do ghosts serve for dessert? I scream! What instrument do skeletons play? Trom-BONE What is a mummy’s favorite type of music? Rap music What does a bird say at Halloween?...
How familiar are you with the list below? Twitter Instagram Snapchat Tumblr Google+ Vine Wanelo Kik Messenger Ooovoo Pheed Ask.fm These are all social media tools that are gaining popularity among kids, tweens, and teens. If you’re feeling a little out of the social media loop, you’re not alone. As our kids grow more and...
The number of American children who overweight or obese continues to rise. And we worry about our kids because we know that with added weight comes physical health issues like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. Heavier children are also at risk for mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem. As if that wasn’t enough, overweight...
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Batavia, IL 60510
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South Elgin IL 60177
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North Aurora, IL 60542
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Bartlett, IL 60103
