Let’s Not Forget “The Perfect Child”
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Have you ever noticed that the children who tend to make their way to your office are the ones that are acting out, aggressive, non-compliant, and anxious? [...]
Learning Bracelets – The Importance of Movement in the Classroom
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S "Mom, I am struggling because I can't concentrate in class!" This is something most children have said at some point – maybe they feel that science is [...]
Practicing Mindfulness in Parenthood
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Mindfulness is something we hear a lot about, but what does it really involve? In simple terms, it’s the act of being present in the moment (not [...]
Back to School Stress: Help Your Child Manage Their Transition
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S As the saying goes, time flies. And this is no truer than in the summer. From the shorter days to the crisp nights, autumn seems to arrive [...]
How Trying To Be Calm Gets In The Way Of Regulation
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Have you heard the idea that a child needs a calm adult in order to regulate? The idea that an adult's "calm" presence is the answer to [...]
Being an Authentic Parent: True to You and Your Children Too
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Authenticity isn’t easy, no matter how simple the concept: in a world that tells us to be so many different things, it’s hard to be ourselves. And, [...]
New to Therapy? Helping Your Child Adapt
by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Children don’t face the exact same stressors as adults – “grown-up” challenges such as managing credit card debt, raising a family, working through marital issues, and navigating [...]
Gratitude Activities to Do With Your Child
by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Thanksgiving is just around the corner; we can practically smell the pie! And, with that, comes gratitude: this is a time of year to give thanks to [...]
End of School Blues? Helping Your Child Accept Change
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S The end of the school year is an exciting time for kids – no more teachers, no more tests, no more learning about the Wild West. But not [...]
What It’s Like to Learn from the Living Room: An Interview with a Homeschooling Mom
With schools closed and many in isolation, several parents now must assume the role of academic teacher - from phonics to fractions, geography to geology, it’s getting real! Move over common core [...]