by Kiegan Blake
Friendships are important in a child’s emotional well-being. Friendships are the context in which your child develops communication skills, emotional regulation and problem solving. Yet navigating friendships can be tricky and involve many complex skill sets. It...
by Kiegan Blake
Sibling strife… well, it’s perfectly normal. You will notice that your kids’ relationships will ebb and flow from togetherness to staunch opposition across time and developmental levels. Nonetheless, there are some basic principles to support healthy sibling...
by Kiegan Blake
Does your child seem to overreact to sounds or tags on his shirt? Does your child have an incredible memory, recalling details you never even noticed? Does your child seem to have out of proportion emotional reactions to seemingly small things? Is your child most...
by Kiegan Blake
For some of us, talking happens easily and for others, talking can be difficult and many of us are somewhere in between. Have you noticed how hard it can be to get your child to talk about their feelings? Even the most outgoing youngster can become shy about their...
by Kiegan Blake
Parents frequently ask me about the effectiveness of using Time Out as a strategy for dealing with their children’s challenging behavior. I believe that it can play a role, but it’s important to look at what you want to achieve. Likely you are hoping to get your child...
by Kiegan Blake
Ahhh… the balance of giving your children choice while also providing a sense of order. Creating “boundaries” are critical for setting a sense of safety and security for your child. Boundaries provide predictability, consistency and contingency, which are...
