In part two of this two part series, Michael and Elizabeth chat about effective ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids. They discuss the importance of spending time with your children in intentional and connected activities, as well as why this is so important to your child's social-emotional development. They provide ideas on ways to support your child's social-emotional development, as well as ways to ensure your child's emotional needs are being met.

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Resources:

Book: The Whole-Brain Child (Siegel & Payne Bryson)

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/child-quiz/

https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/emotion-thermometers.pdf

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In part one of this two part series, Michael and Elizabeth chat about effective ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids. They discuss the importance of connection and trust in a healthy parent-child relationship, as well as ways to assist your child in calming down by remaining calm yourself (and ideas on how to do this!). They explore activities that can be used to build trust and safety, as well as how to increase healthy communication.

Resources:

VIR Resource from website

Positive Labeled Praise: https://ttaconline.org/Content/documents/ipop/Module3/Specific%20Labeled%20Praise%20Examples.pdf

https://positivepsychology.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids/

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Michael and Elizabeth explore the current events that are impacting society and discuss the impact this is having on mental health, including symptoms of anxiety. Michael and Elizabeth discuss the combination of external stressors, as well as daily life stressors, and how this is feeling stressful and overwhelming for most people. They explore ways to more effectively manage this increase in stress and discuss three useful tips for decreasing symptoms of anxiety.

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Resources:

https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/coping-skills-anxiety.pdf

https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/healthy-unhealthy-coping-strategies.pdf

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety#quick-coping-methods

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Elizabeth and Michael discuss how to survive the crazy summer of this crazy year. They work through whether to send your kid to camp, whether to have your child do educational activities, and how to set limits about screen time. Elizabeth and Michael give 3 Keys to survive this summer. You got this!

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Resources:

Social Distancing Survival Tips https://www.kidfriendlydc.com/2020/03/24/social-distancing-survival-tips-for-parents-with-toddlers/

Tips From School Psychologists

Summer Survival Tips for Working Moms

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Elizabeth and Michael discuss how to motivate your child or teen.. They talk about the ways to encourage your kids instead of trying to control them and what it means when your kids are pushing back against you. Elizabeth and Michael dig into whether procrastination is good or bad and they detail the 3 C’s-Control, Core Beliefs and Connection.

Resources:

https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/how-to-motivate-teenagers-part-1/

https://motherwellmag.com/2017/12/05/how-to-realize-to-your-son-is-not-lazy/ ;

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Michael and Elizabeth dive into the current stressor facing our nation: To re-integrate or not to re-integrate... What is the better choice and what is the impact of making the "wrong" choice? Michael and Elizabeth explore the mental health component of this tremendous decision from multiple angles. They provide perspective on recognizing that there is no "wrong" choice, and explore the importance of making our own decisions and setting boundaries with those who might disagree with our choices. Michael and Elizabeth provide insight into the impact of this decision on our mental health, as well as ways to feel more confident in the decision that you make for yourself and your family.

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Resources:

https://www.today.com/health/it-s-not-just-quarantine-s-getting-us-down-it-t181752

https://exploringyourmind.com/right-make-decisions/

Stress management tips: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/stress-management-tips.pdf

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Michael and Elizabeth explored the impact of the quarantine on the quality and functioning of the parent-child relationship. They explore how too much time together can start to lead to increased frustration and irritability, which can then actually lead to disconnect (in spite of being lock in the same house together 24/7). They provide ideas on ways to stay connected to your kids and ensuring that there is a good amount of quality vs. quantity when it comes to time spent together.

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Resources:

https://www.evolvecounselingaz.com : Sign up for our email newsletter to receive free mental health (and parenting) tools and resources.

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Book: The Five Love Languages of Children (Chapman & Campbell)

https://www.emindful.com/2020/03/30/10-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids-while-on-coronavirus-quarantine/

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Elizabeth and Michael talk about the increase of anxiety and depression that has been happening with some kids and teens. They list out what could make a child or teen more at risk for anxiety or depression. Elizabeth and Michael also list out the signs of anxiety and depression in children and teens along with some tips on what a parent can do if they start to notice these signs. And they provide three keys on noticing and handling the signs of anxiety and depression.

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Resources:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/parents-guide-to-teen-depression.htm

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52994/how-to-help-teenage-girls-reframe-anxiety-and-strengthen-resilience

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Michael and Elizabeth discuss the challenges that high schoolers are facing due to the quarantine. They discuss the various emotional reactions that many teenagers are facing, including loneliness, fear, and boredom. They also explore ways to support your teen and ways to help them process through this difficult time. They also provide suggestions to ensure you are also taking care of yourself as their parent, in order to best support your teen.

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Resources:

https://teenstrongaz.com/grieving-what-has-been-lost/

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Elizabeth and Michael talk about an important parenting skill, VIR: Validate, Investigate and Regulate. They explore how to use the skill to help a child, of any age, regulate their emotions. Elizabeth and Michael review how to use the skill and how effective it is in helping an upset child be able to calm themselves.

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