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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...

Please Join Us for Our October Workshop Homework Help: Avoiding the Homework Battle with Your Child Thursday, October 24th. 2013 @1:00pm Presenter: Cheryl Denz, MA, LCPC Whose homework is this anyway? End the after school drama surrounding homework while helping your child to become a successful and independent student. Register with Cheryl: 630.587-3777 Ext. 103 or Cheryl@riverviewcounselingservices.com...

It’s likely that your child has been involved with bullying in one way or another; either as a victim, a witness, or a even perpetrator. It’s also likely that if your child has indeed been involved with bullying, you don’t know anything about it. Bullying is a sensitive topic and kids might be reluctant to discuss...

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...