Posts Tagged ‘parent perspective’
Creating A New Definition Of “Success”
You are more than your achievements. Not too long ago, my son came home disappointed about his performance on a standardized English test. Although he did very well, he had received perfect scores in previous years and felt that anything less was unacceptable. This striving for achievement, while impressive, was also misguided. In short, his…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Letting Go Of Mom Guilt
For many women, “Mom Guilt” could be its own DSM-V diagnosis. There are so many areas that guilt could take root. Important milestones you may miss because of work. Balancing other commitments that take time and energy. That quick stop at the drive-thru when you “should” be feeding your kids the newest, extraordinarily healthy diet…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is Your Child Begging For A Cellphone?
If your child doesn’t have a cellphone yet, he or she is sure to be starting a campaign for one in the upcoming years! How do you know when they are ready? Or maybe a better question would be, “How do you know when you are ready?” I’ve posed a few questions to consider on…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s some of what we’ve been reading at Elevate to support your family’s mental health! For kids, life can feel like a high-pressure, high-stakes game. Here’s what to do (and not do) when your child is anxious. (The Child Mind Institute) When you learn to accept that being uncomfortable is an essential part of progress…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: How To Fight The School Anxiety Monster
It’s August in Phoenix, which means we’re back in school! For a lot of kids, this elicits the excitement of greeting old friends and meeting new teachers. But for others, the transition back to the classroom isn’t quite as smooth. In this month’s North Phoenix Mom’s Blog article, I talk about what school anxiety is,…
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