Hillside Blog - Advice for Parents
As children grow and their personalities continue to develop, many engage in distinct patterns of behavior that may become ingrained. There is a wide range…
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It’s human nature to be scared when we try something new but we are also scared when we don’t! Social psychology shows that avoidance of…
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For my entire twenty-seven-year career of working as a clinical social worker, I have been trying to figure out what resilience is and how to…
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School, practice, work, family obligations, and time for friends. This is the typical schedule of a lot of youth, young adults, and even adults. In…
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We can often feel pressure to make the holiday season perfect. Finding the perfect gift, throwing the perfect party, making the perfect meal. All of…
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Many families have experienced some sort of disruption these past few months. Having conversations about social isolation, ways to stay safe in public spaces, or…
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Kids have rough days. Children can display less-than-perfect behaviors for a variety of reasons. Maybe they’re tired, disappointed, or frustrated. Perhaps they’ve eaten too much sugar…
Read MoreWe can often fall into the trap of living in the past or the future. We dwell upon why something happened to us whilst fearing…
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When a child or adolescent has behavioral issues, it can cause several problems in the lives of those around them. More than seven percent of…
Read MoreJanuary. The time of year when some of us will make resolutions or set goals for the new year. It might be that you’re thinking…
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