Children – Counseling and Life Coaching – Find a Counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com Client-Centric Counseling and Life Coaching Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:48:48 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.5 Talking to your child about mental health and mental illness: Consider their age group, talk openly, and additional tips https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-mental-health/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-mental-health/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:13:22 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=108204 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-mental-health/feed/ 1 How-to be an authoritative parent: 3 strategies (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-be-an-authoritative-parent-3-strategies-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-be-an-authoritative-parent-3-strategies-video/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:49:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=93394 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-be-an-authoritative-parent-3-strategies-video/feed/ 0 Learning disabilities appear differently in kids and teens: Here are the signs and symptoms for both age groups https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learning-disabilities-appear-differently/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learning-disabilities-appear-differently/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:31:18 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=85322 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learning-disabilities-appear-differently/feed/ 0 Adversity affects executive functioning throughout childhood (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/adversity-affects-executive-functioning-throughout-childhood/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/adversity-affects-executive-functioning-throughout-childhood/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:50:01 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=82776 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/adversity-affects-executive-functioning-throughout-childhood/feed/ 0 Playing organized sports decreases depression in boys, but not girls (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/playing-organized-sports-decreases-depression-in-boys-but-not-girls-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/playing-organized-sports-decreases-depression-in-boys-but-not-girls-video/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:44:29 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=82505 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/playing-organized-sports-decreases-depression-in-boys-but-not-girls-video/feed/ 0 Traffic-related air pollution can increase anxiety in children (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/traffic-related-air-pollution-can-increase-anxiety-in-children-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/traffic-related-air-pollution-can-increase-anxiety-in-children-video/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:20:53 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=82026 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/traffic-related-air-pollution-can-increase-anxiety-in-children-video/feed/ 0 Music can help kids better grasp concepts in math and science (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/music-can-help-kids-better-grasp-concepts-in-math-and-science-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/music-can-help-kids-better-grasp-concepts-in-math-and-science-video/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 13:46:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=81735 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/music-can-help-kids-better-grasp-concepts-in-math-and-science-video/feed/ 0 Machine learning algorithm identifies depression and anxiety in children with 80% accuracy—could be used to create a smartphone app that helps detect mental illness in kids https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/machine-learning-algorithm-depression-in-children/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/machine-learning-algorithm-depression-in-children/#respond Thu, 09 May 2019 20:18:34 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80869 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/machine-learning-algorithm-depression-in-children/feed/ 0 80% of kids/teens aren’t as physically active as they should be. (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/80-of-kids-teens-arent-as-physically-active-as-they-should-be-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/80-of-kids-teens-arent-as-physically-active-as-they-should-be-video/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 13:25:34 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80673 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/80-of-kids-teens-arent-as-physically-active-as-they-should-be-video/feed/ 0 Youth football helmets need more front padding (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/youth-football-helmets-need-more-front-padding-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/youth-football-helmets-need-more-front-padding-video/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:42:51 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80566 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/youth-football-helmets-need-more-front-padding-video/feed/ 0 Too much TV time is harmful to preschoolers (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/too-much-tv-time-is-harmful-to-preschoolers-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/too-much-tv-time-is-harmful-to-preschoolers-video/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:06:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=79468 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/too-much-tv-time-is-harmful-to-preschoolers-video/feed/ 0 How to help your kids adjust after a divorce https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-kids-adjust-after-divorce/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-kids-adjust-after-divorce/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:25 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75941 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-kids-adjust-after-divorce/feed/ 0 New research says our biases toward non-native speakers may stem from our preferences as children, as kids prefer to befriend those who speak like them https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-research-says-our-biases-toward-non-native-speakers-stem-from-our-preferences-as-children-as-kids-prefer-to-befriend-those-who-speak-like-them/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-research-says-our-biases-toward-non-native-speakers-stem-from-our-preferences-as-children-as-kids-prefer-to-befriend-those-who-speak-like-them/#respond Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:21:40 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=78027 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-research-says-our-biases-toward-non-native-speakers-stem-from-our-preferences-as-children-as-kids-prefer-to-befriend-those-who-speak-like-them/feed/ 0 The marshmallow experiment: The link between delayed gratification and success in life https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/the-marshmallow-experiment-the-link-between-delayed-gratification-and-success-in-life/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/the-marshmallow-experiment-the-link-between-delayed-gratification-and-success-in-life/#respond Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:05:24 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=77992 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/the-marshmallow-experiment-the-link-between-delayed-gratification-and-success-in-life/feed/ 0 Blended families: How to improve the bond between both “sides” and bring everyone together https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/#respond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:29:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75982 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/feed/ 0 How do you leave an abusive relationship when a child is involved? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/leave-abusive-relationship-when-child-involved/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/leave-abusive-relationship-when-child-involved/#respond Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:22:35 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75793 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/leave-abusive-relationship-when-child-involved/feed/ 0 What if my kid is the bully? Here are 7 tips for concerned parents (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-if-my-kid-is-the-bully/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-if-my-kid-is-the-bully/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:10 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=26380 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-if-my-kid-is-the-bully/feed/ 0 How do I talk to my kid about bullying? (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talk-kid-bullying/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talk-kid-bullying/#respond Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:10:18 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=67142 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talk-kid-bullying/feed/ 0 Parents, here’s how to stop a temper tantrum before it gets going https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parents-stop-temper-tantrum-before-gets-going/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parents-stop-temper-tantrum-before-gets-going/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:01:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75359 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parents-stop-temper-tantrum-before-gets-going/feed/ 0 Here are 5 foundations of self-care to teach your children https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:55:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75149 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/feed/ 1 Is it normal teenage behavior or warning signs of a mental illness? Keep an eye out for these 5 red flags https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/normal-teenage-behavior-warning-signs-mental-illness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/normal-teenage-behavior-warning-signs-mental-illness/#respond Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:16:59 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74661 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/normal-teenage-behavior-warning-signs-mental-illness/feed/ 0 Moving is tough for kids and can potentially impact their mental health: Here’s how you can make it easier for them https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/moving-tough-kids-impact-mental-health/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/moving-tough-kids-impact-mental-health/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:02:09 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74659 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/moving-tough-kids-impact-mental-health/feed/ 3 Teenhood is marked by difficulties that come with significant and sudden growth https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/teenhood-difficulties-significant-sudden-growth/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/teenhood-difficulties-significant-sudden-growth/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:10:09 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72715 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/teenhood-difficulties-significant-sudden-growth/feed/ 1 There is hope for surviving your kid’s teen years—here are 4 professional guidelines for staying sane while your teen tests new waters https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/surviving-staying-sane-kids-teen-years/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/surviving-staying-sane-kids-teen-years/#respond Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:13:47 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72704 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/surviving-staying-sane-kids-teen-years/feed/ 0 Here are 3 resources in the digital age for adolescents suffering with depression https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/resources-digital-age-adolescents-suffering-depression/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/resources-digital-age-adolescents-suffering-depression/#respond Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:14:07 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72623 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/resources-digital-age-adolescents-suffering-depression/feed/ 0 A licensed marriage and family therapist delves into 5 research-backed techniques that prove important to parenthood https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/techniques-prove-important-parenthood/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/techniques-prove-important-parenthood/#respond Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:17:30 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72584 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/techniques-prove-important-parenthood/feed/ 0 How parenting influences child development: Four tips for raising a happy, healthy child and equipping them with life-changing tools https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenting-happy-healthy-child-development/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenting-happy-healthy-child-development/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:15:12 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72455 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenting-happy-healthy-child-development/feed/ 2 What are positive parenting skills? A licensed marriage and family therapist delves into four important skills a parent can offer to their child https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-parenting-skills-parents-offer-child/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-parenting-skills-parents-offer-child/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:50:44 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72408 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-parenting-skills-parents-offer-child/feed/ 1 Researchers say that parents typically fall into one of four common parenting styles: Which one do you utilize? Which one should you utilize? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/four-common-parenting-styles/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/four-common-parenting-styles/#respond Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:21:20 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72390 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/four-common-parenting-styles/feed/ 0 Enrich Your Child’s Life with Mindfulness: 3 Strategies https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enrich-child-life-mindfulness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enrich-child-life-mindfulness/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:02:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=66629 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enrich-child-life-mindfulness/feed/ 0 Children as Young as Six Feel the Need to Punish Antisocial Behavior https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/young-children-feel-need-punish-antisocial-behavior/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/young-children-feel-need-punish-antisocial-behavior/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:20:05 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=65790 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/young-children-feel-need-punish-antisocial-behavior/feed/ 0 Kids Should Exercise at Their Own Pace: Doing So Improves Their Ability to Learn https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-exercise-own-pace-improve-ability-learn/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-exercise-own-pace-improve-ability-learn/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:55:41 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=64766 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-exercise-own-pace-improve-ability-learn/feed/ 0 Hearing Capacity Possible Key to Child Dyslexia Risk https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/hearing-capacity-possible-key-child-dyslexia-risk/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/hearing-capacity-possible-key-child-dyslexia-risk/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:29:47 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=61851 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/hearing-capacity-possible-key-child-dyslexia-risk/feed/ 0 Talking with Your Kids About Terrorism https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-with-your-kids-about-terrorism/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-with-your-kids-about-terrorism/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:59:12 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=59740 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talking-with-your-kids-about-terrorism/feed/ 0 5 Positive Effects Playing Sports Can Have on a Child’s Health https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-positive-effects-playing-sports-can-have-on-childs-health/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-positive-effects-playing-sports-can-have-on-childs-health/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:36:37 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=58828 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-positive-effects-playing-sports-can-have-on-childs-health/feed/ 3