I've never met a single person who could not benefit from the knowledge of a psychologist at some point. Does that mean I think everyone is mentally ill? Not even close. Does it mean I think everyone needs to see a psychologist? Not necessarily.
Psychology Tip of the Day: Help Kids Relax their Muscles
Just as tensing muscles first helps adults ;earn to relax (see yesterday's post), it also helps kids learn to relax more than they would by just thinking relaxing thoughts. To keep the exercise interesting enough to keep kids engaged, a little creativity is needed.
Psychology Tip of the Day: Learn to Identify Tension
Psychology Tip of the Day: Positive Thinking for Children
Psychology Tip of the Day: Track Positive Events
Psychology Tip of the Day: Take a Break
Psychology Tip of the Day: Be Present
Psychology Tip of the Day: Increase Relaxation
Try combining deep breathing with the intentional release of muscle tension to increase relaxation and further reduce tension.
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Understanding Tweens
Where did the time go? It may seem like just yesterday your child was learning to read, playing with dolls, and eager to hold your hand in public. Now you get an eye-roll and a sigh every time you talk. Suddenly, your child is acting like a teenager. You thought you had several years before the teen attitude kicked in. What happened?
