BALANCED LIFE COUNSELING SERVICES LLC BLOG

What parents may notice in young children, preteens and teenagers, how to tell a passing phase from a sign worth a call, and the first steps to take.

How anxiety shows up in teenagers, why some start avoiding school, what parents can do at home, and when it is time to bring in a professional.

Words parents can use to explain therapy to a young child, a school-age child or a teenager, what to say about privacy, and how to handle a firm no.

Practical ways to help a child name big feelings, settle into routines, and handle starting school, changing schools or moving up to middle school.