The Happy Holiday Travelers
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us travel or go to other family members' homes. For many children there is a lot of anxiety...
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Alicia Birong
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Viva La Panic!
When anxiety runs on long enough, it has the ability to turn into a full blown panic attack.
What is the cause? How do we stop it?
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Alicia Birong
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
What is self-doubt anyway?
I recently saw this statement - “it's not a matter of finding yourself, but discovering yourself under layers of judgment, doubt and...
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Alicia Birong
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your party
Helping our children navigate social anxiety is crucial to their development and thriving as a young adult.
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Alicia Birong
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Called On In Class
“Mom, I got called on in class today. I was anxious and unable to answer any of the questions even though I knew all of the answers.” If...
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MadeleineH
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
What Is Mindfulness?
Back in the 80’s and 90’s, when mindfulness was not as commonly known, it was lumped into the “New Age” category. In 1997, while I lived...
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Alicia Birong
- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 min
-The Modern Day Grandparent –
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” Mother Teresa Every summer I look forward to one...
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Alicia Birong
- Jul 17, 2020
- 3 min
Covid, Teenagers and how we can help them cope
If you’re like me, you’ve been home since March. We have been asked to social distance until further notice, which means staying home...
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Alicia Birong
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
Prepping for College
It’s almost time, are you ready? It will be here before you know it. College! It’s 2020, and nothing has gone as any of us had planned....
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Alicia Birong
- Jun 15, 2020
- 4 min
20 ways to have fun this summer!
Here we are! 2020 has not been what we expected it to look like. Everything from activities to relationships look different and are...
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Alicia Birong
- Feb 25, 2020
- 3 min
What Is Behind Your Childs’ “I’m Sorry”
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Alicia Birong
- Sep 23, 2019
- 2 min
Being a Parent is One of the Most Important Things You Will Accomplish in Your Life
Being a parent is one of the most important things you will accomplish in your life. It is a season that never ends, and at the same...
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Alicia Birong
- Apr 26, 2019
- 1 min
6 Ways to Start Addressing Tragedy with Children
Whether we look at the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey or a mass shooting, tragedy is part of our lives and when we see it on the news it...
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Alicia Birong
- Apr 26, 2019
- 2 min
What Does It Mean To Be Beautiful?
Beautiful is a word we use to describe many things. A Sunset or Mountain top covered with Snow. Whatever is beautiful in your eyes might...
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Alicia Birong
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
The Masks Children Wear
The Masks Children Wear When we think of a child wearing a mask, most of the time we think fun; make believe, Halloween, or Mardi Gras....
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Alicia Birong
- Mar 24, 2019
- 1 min
A Mirror is more than a reflection
nWhat does a mirror signify to your daughter? For me as a young girl, it signified the negative appearance and thoughts I carried with me...
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Alicia Birong
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
6 Simple Questions to Prevent Cyberbullying
It’s Teen Tech Week and with so many different forms of technology at teen’s fingers, it’s more important than ever to be informed of how...
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Alicia Birong
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
Spring Break/ Easter
Family dynamics are tricky, but it’s important to appreciate your family’s quirks and treat your time together as a wonderful opportunity...
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Alicia Birong
- Mar 24, 2019
- 1 min