HeadFirst CounselingMar 24, 20203 minPandemic Parenting Survival Guide: For Parents of Young Children and ToddlersHow to come out of this Coronavirus quarantine with all family members still alive It’s halfway through the second week of quarantine, an...
Laura Orr, LMFT, RPTJul 31, 20194 minHow To Decrease Environmental Anxiety in your ChildWhat HBO's Big Little Lies taught us about climate change anxiety Climate change has been an increasingly prevalent topic of conversation...
Lexie Sikes, LMSWJul 8, 20193 minHelping Children Cope with DivorceHow to navigate the decision to proceed with a divorce with your child's best interest in mind. By Lexie Sikes, LMSW Therapist, HeadFirst...
Laura McLaughlin, M. Ed., LPC, RPTApr 27, 20184 minMinimizing the Negative Effects of Divorce on ChildrenLearn how to navigate the complicated dynamics of divorce, and ensure your children end up happy and healthy on the other side. It happen...
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXDec 4, 20175 minSelf Esteem Issues in Kids: Praise Isn't the AnswerSelf Esteem Issues in Kids: Praise Isn't the Answer It may seem like giving kids praise will fix their self esteem issues, right? Not qui...
Albert Dieu, HeadFirst Counseling in Dallas, TXSep 25, 20173 minHow to Cope with Crisis and Natural DisastersOvercoming pain and loss in the wake of natural disasters and Hurricane Harvey Photograph by David J. Phillip / AP for The New Yorker (www...
Laura McLaughlin, M. Ed., LPC, RPTAug 14, 20175 minOvercoming Back To School Anxiety in ChildrenLearn tips and tools to help your child overcome anxiety related to the new school year and help your child feel safe and in control.
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXJul 23, 20175 minMonkey See Monkey Do: 5 Ways to Create More Empathetic Children5 Ways to Create More Empathetic Children Are you a parent that wants to cultivate a sensitive side to your child? Monkey see monkey do i...
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXJul 13, 20174 minChildhood Anxiety: Impacts & Things That Can HelpChildhood Anxiety: Impacts & Things That Can Help Anxiety might seem like an adult issue, but it's not. Childhood anxiety is serious and ...
Laura McLaughlin, M. Ed., LPC, RPTJun 27, 20174 minAttachment and Children’s Sleep Behaviors- Are They Connected?When it comes to helping your child sleep through the night, what is the most effective method? Turns out it has a lot more to do with at...
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXJun 19, 20175 minThat's a No-No: 5 Bad Parenting Habits to AvoidThat's a No-No: 5 Bad Parenting Habits to Avoid Are you a parent who only wants the best for your child? Would you do anything for them? ...
Laura McLaughlin, M. Ed., LPC, RPTJun 9, 20174 minHow to Increase Your Child's Self-Esteem and Self-WorthRaising resilient and positive children by fostering their development of self-esteem and self-worth. Self-esteem is essential for health...
Laura McLaughlin, M. Ed., LPC, RPTd., LPC, RPTMay 15, 20174 minUnderstanding Your Three Year OldHelp! There is a Threenager in My Home! As your child transitions from 3 to 3 ½, the cooperative, easy going attitude of your child seems...
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXMay 3, 20176 minSuicide Prevention- How to Talk to Your Teen About '13 Reasons Why'A recent series by Netflix, 13 Reasons Why, has been getting a lot of attention lately. If you haven’t heard of it yet chances are your k...
Laura McLaughlin, M.Ed., LPC, RPTApr 23, 20174 minWhy Does My Child Lie? Understanding the Importance of Fantasy in Four-Year-OldsUnderstanding the Importance of Fantasy in 4-Year-Olds “My child lies all the time.” The above statement is one I consistently hear from ...
Laura McLaughlin, M.Ed., LPC, RPTApr 14, 20174 minTo Worry, or Not to Worry- Overcoming Childhood AnxietyLearn the tell-tale signs of childhood anxiety and ways to respond to encourage growth and resolution within your child. Childhood anxiet...
HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TXApr 4, 201712 minHow to Respond to Your Child's Disruptive BehaviorsHow to Respond to Your Child’s Disruptive Behaviors HeadFirst Counseling’s Laura McLaughlin partnered with The Tot (thetot.com) to answer...
Laura McLaughlin, M.Ed., LPC, RPTFeb 26, 20172 minManaging Defiant Children- How to Best Respond to Your Child's Disruptive BehaviorsManaging Defiant Children- How to Best Respond to Modify Your Child’s Disruptive Behaviors At HeadFirst Counseing, we never diagnose kids...
Laura McLaughlin, M.Ed., LPC, RPTFeb 20, 20175 minHow to Survive a Temper TantrumHow to Survive a Temper Tantrum: Learning to Connect to Your Child Before You Redirect Kids cry. A lot. Sometimes they cry for no apparen...
Laura McLaughlin, M.Ed., LPC, RPTFeb 5, 20175 minShould my Kid Learn to Code?Coding and Kids- How to Parent in a Technology Focused World When to introduce your child to coding games and intellectually stimulating ...
