Do you ever notice that when our kids are anxious, it tends to make us more anxious? As we attempt to help them cope, it becomes harder and harder as the anxiety for both creeps higher and higher. I find it is helpful to catch our kids in the early stages of their anxiety cycle...
As a Gen X woman, I have to admit, I am SLOW on the uptake with technology, texting and social media. So far, I’ve been able to hold off my boys (ages 8 & 10) from having cell phones or their own social media pages. I get that we don’t live in a cave and...
Soon after my second son was born, I knew I was in real trouble on two, distinct days. The first was in the ‘Mommy and Me’ art class at the zoo that I had signed me and my toddler up for. This was my attempt to give him extra attention while he adjusted to...
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...
Toddler Know-How: Behavior Basics for the 3 and Under Crowd Thursday, February 27th, 2014 @ 1:00pm Presenter: Marcie Smith, MS, LCPC Stumped by tantrums, picky eating, fussy sleepers, and toilet training? Then you must have a toddler at your house! Join us for basic information regarding this tricky (but typical) developmental stage. Register with Cheryl...
Talk to Me: Getting Your Kids to Open Up Thursday, January 23, 2014 @ 1:00pm Presenter: Cheryl Denz, MA, LCPC Question: “How was your day today?” Answer: “Fine”. If you are looking for a more indepth response from your kids, come learn some new strategies to form better communication patterns and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Register...
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...
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...
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...
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