Author Archives: Nola

Listen With Your Heart

After my daughter, Sabrina’s death, one of the things I found most difficult was people’s comments to me. I know that my friends and family had my best interest at heart. They would try to make me feel better, yet often, … Continue Reading …

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How well do you listen to your child?

I love summertime. I love that my schedule is more relaxed. I love that I don’t have to wear socks. I love being able to sit on my deck in the early morning and enjoy my coffee.  This morning as … Continue Reading …

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5 Easy Ways To Help Your Child Deal With Anxiety

Lately, I’ve heard from several parents that they are struggling with how to help their child deal with anxiety. This anxiety is often triggered by pretty common occurrences. Examples of these triggers include things like going back to school after missing … Continue Reading …

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Wonder How Much Homework is Good for Your Child?

Does it feel like your child is bringing home more and more homework? Is it creating stress for your child? Maybe even stress for you? Every week, I hear kids complaining about the amount of homework they have. As they tell me … Continue Reading …

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Is Your Child Depressed? Top 4 Things Parents Can Do To Help From a Young Person’s Perspective

This past weekend, I offered a workshop on depression in youth. We started out by talking about the signs and symptoms to watch for. The mom’s that attended the workshop, had all noticed changes in their child’s behavior. The 3 things that all … Continue Reading …

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50 Ways to Increase the Bond Between You and Your Child

Do you ever think about the kind of relationship you want to have with your child? How do you want them to see you? When they have families of their own, do you hope that they will want to spend time … Continue Reading …

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What Do You Do If Your Child Says “I want to kill myself”?

Last night, a friend told me that his 11 year old son had said he wanted to end his life. This was in response to hearing that his parents are separating.  For me, hearing these words again, brought back some very … Continue Reading …

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Do You Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First?

We know that in an emergency, it is essential that we put on our own oxygen mask before assisting anyone else. If we aren’t breathing, we won’t be doing anything, never mind assisting someone else. We must put ourselves first. This … Continue Reading …

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