Tag Archives: self-awareness

By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist   It’s one of those mornings. Your six-year-old is still wandering around half-dressed after you’ve told him to get ready at least a dozen times. Your eight-year-old is dressed, but is glued to the TV… Continue Reading >

You can feel it happening again. Despite your repeated, reasonable requests, your child is STILL not ready, and you need to leave for your appointment in five minutes or you’ll be late. The anger building inside you is about to… Continue Reading >

Emotional Intelligence is not a new concept or a new collection of skills for people. It’s really nothing new and fancy, and yet in the last 20 to 30 years, it has completely risen up to the forefront of a… Continue Reading >

“Many want it, but few can truly embrace it” Knowing who you are, being honest about it. Knowing what you’re doing and why. Taking the risks associated with it and having the strength to live and tell your story is… Continue Reading >

It was 4:30 in the afternoon, and I’d taken Mitchell shopping after school. Both he and I were tired, but I knew I needed to pick something up from the store before they closed at 5. I was in a… Continue Reading >

By Youthrive Clinical Psychologists   It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to routine school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility… Continue Reading >