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Social Media Driver's License
Posted by Kristen Galloway, PhD, LP, BCBA, Psychologist at Boys Town Behavioral Health Clinic on Jun 9th 2022
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about parenting social media? Do you know where to start? What sites are more kid-friendly or how do you talk to your kid about the dangers of social media?
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Is Your Child Struggling with Anxiety?
Posted by Jennifer Licate, Boys Town Press Author and School Guidance Counselor on May 12th 2022
You’ve noticed your
child is upset, but you aren’t sure why? Is schoolwork overwhelming them? Is
there a conflict with a teacher? Are they having trouble with a buddy or in their
friend group?
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On Language and Unconditional Positive Regard
Posted by Jeff Tucker, Boys Town Press Author and National Certified School Counselor on Apr 26th 2022
“I’m bad.”We’ve all heard it. A child has been told they’re “bad” to
the point that they’ve integrated it into their sense of identity. “Bad” goes from being something
a child does to who they think
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Instilling Perseverance and Grit In Teens
Posted by Tamara Zentic, Middle School Teacher and Boys Town Press Author on Apr 6th 2022
Along the side of my parents' house in Arizona, oranges and lemons grow on the trees year-round. These trees produce large, juicy, edible fruit but, as good as they are to eat, I have come to belie
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Establishing a Love of Reading
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Mar 10th 2022
When
it comes to children and their entertainment preferences, books are like
cilantro. Some children fully take to reading and embrace every opportunity to
sprinkle it into their day. Some childre
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Making Friends Is an Art!
Posted by Julia Cook, Boys Town Press Author and Former School Counselor on Feb 24th 2022
Have you ever asked yourself, “How many friends do I
have?” Of course, there are many
different levels of friendship. You have
your “Bestie Super Close” friends
that are a part of your soul,
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