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Understanding What Your Child Gets Out of Video Games Over Doing School Work
You probably noticed that your child might prefer to play video games more than doing anything else. You may wish that your child would socializing in-person more, care more about school, go to bed on time, or do more exercise.

Jack Wang, LPC-A
Aug 27


Inspiring Leaders for the Future
When I talk with teenagers about leadership, the first thing I usually hear is something about how they would never want to be a leader....


Building Resilience in Children and Teens: A Guide for Parents
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, adapt to adversity, and keep moving forward despite setbacks. As parents or caretakers, we often want to “fix” problems for our kids. It can be so tempting to see a problem and solve it for the ones we love.

Kristine Habibi, LPC
May 13


Why You Should Not Tell Your Kids “You are fine”
It comes so naturally to us, and especially to parents to use the phrases “You are fine,” or “You are okay,” when comforting children.

Kristine Habibi, LPC
May 29, 2024


Preventing the Summer Slide
The school year is coming to an end and students are gearing up for summer camps, vacations, playing outside, and hanging out with friends

The Conative Group
May 7, 2024
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