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Children and Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
When it comes to children and screen time, most parents agree that too much screen time isn’t ideal. And now research reinforces our greatest fears. There is such a thing as too much screen time. But when it comes to children and screen time, how much screen...
Anxiety: Mind vs Body and Proactive Solutions to Manage Anxiety
Proactive solutions to manage anxiety can be a big help to those who suffer from anxiety. We as a society love to make sense of our world by putting things into neat little boxes. We do the same when it comes to our health. Placing illnesses such as anxiety or...
Suicide: Warning Signs and How You Can Help
If you feel that you may be suicidal, call or text 988 for 24/7 support. Please know that you are not alone. There are resources available to support you. In this article, we share suicidal ideation or suicide warning signs and how you can help if...
Back To School: 5 Tips to Support Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year
Good mental health is vital for a healthy childhood. But between the Covid-19 pandemic, political upheaval on the world stage, violence and war, bullying, and other modern problems, more children are experiencing mental health challenges. As your child starts a...
4 Self Care Tips For Adult Introverts
If you’re an introvert, you probably struggle with feeling overwhelmed in a world that seems built for extroverts. This article shares 4 self care tips for introverts. But first... How do you know you’re introverted? As described in our article, introverts tend...
Is my child shy or just introverted?
If your child prefers their own company, you may wonder if they’re shy or introverted. The two terms are often used interchangeably but are actually two separate traits. This article examines the definitions of both shyness and introversion, looks at signs of each and...
Will Sleep Training Harm My Baby’s Future Mental Health
As a parent of an infant, you may ask yourself… How can I get my baby sleep through the night? What is “sleep training” and does it actually work? Will sleep training harm my baby's future mental health? In this article, we’ll share infant sleep training...
One Secret to Great Parenting is Structure and Consistency
It’s no secret that raising kids can be challenging. One of the biggest secrets is that structure and consistency help make parenting a whole lot easier. From discipline issues to picky eating, parenting has its frustrations. So, everyone benefits when parents...
7 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Violence
When extreme acts of violence make headline news, children can be particularly affected. They become frightened and worry about their safety and the safety of loved ones. In an ideal world, horrific events like war overseas and school shootings wouldn’t happen....
Life Divided: How to Help Children Transition Between Homes After Divorce
Each year, more than 1 million American children experience their parents' divorce. Shared custody arrangements usually mean children will divide their time between households. A significant life change, like divorce, is naturally stressful for children. But...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.
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