Posts by Lauren Robbins

Conflict. It’s something that we all face sometime in our lives whether we want to or not, whether we feel comfortable with it or not. Conflict can be seen between…

Have you ever noticed the joy on children’s faces while they play? Sometimes it seems as though nothing important is happening, however, the complete opposite is actually true! According to…

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel refreshed and ready for the day? Or do you wake up feeling groggy, tired, and hitting the snooze button until…

Self-care. It’s a term you’ve probably heard before but may not know much about. A quick Google search will give you over 50,000,000 hits on the topic, with titles such…

There are two statements with regard to fighting that are commonly shared with me. The first is stated in a way meant as a testament to the health of the…

Has your child ever tested your limits? Has your child ever said something mean to you or yelled? Has your child ever hurt your feelings?  Its not your fault and…

Wow, consider this: Your body contains something on the order of 34 trillion cells, each one consisting of cytoplasm contained within a semi-permeable membrane. These cellular membranes dictate the types…

My last blog post was an introduction to emotional intelligence for children and teens. If you have not read it yet or forgot the definition of emotional intelligence, feel free…

Let’s talk about feelings! In one way or another more often than not, a common problem that brings a child or teen into the therapy room is their lack of…