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Parenting on the Go: Keeping Our Kids Mentally Healthy

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West Bloomfield Youth Assistance and Civic Center TV present “Parenting on the Go”, a campaign designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians for quick and easy parenting tips and resources. On this episode of Parenting on the Go, host Brooke Allen, afternoon anchor on WWJ Newsradio 950, speaks with Tanya Petcoff of Child and Family Solutions…
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Parents don't want to instill fear in kids from mass shooting discussions

Dr. Klein talks to Fox News about how to help parents deal with mass shootings

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(FOX 2) – It’s a sensitive topic for many parents.

“I want them to know that it’s happening but also don’t want them to be traumatized by the images,” said Leah Abel.

So many parents are dealing with talking to their child or teen after two mass shootings – one in Texas, the other in Ohio that left innocent people dead and mom’s like Abel, of Bloomfield Hills, in tears.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019- Troy Youth Assistance

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Dr. Daniel Klein: Turn off Fortnite! Put Down Your Phone! Improving Family Connections and Communication  Location: Troy School District Service Center Board Room 4420 Livernois Road, Troy (Between Wattles and Long Lake Roads) Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm To Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bacae23aafb6-distractions
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Dilectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group FAQ

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What is DBT? DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Dialectical means two opposing ideas can both be true at the same time, and when considered together, can create a new truth and a new way of viewing the situation (DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents (2015), p. 77).  DBT group for adolescents allows them to…
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Does My Child Need Help?

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Yes, I have a couch in my office. No, I don’t analyze your 4-year-old’s dreams. Yes, I have an office full of toys. No, seeing me does not mean your child is going to be placed on Ritalin. Over the years, I have been asked many questions about the type of work that I do…
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Strong-willed Children Require Extra Skills, Patience

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“You can’t make me!” “I don’t want to clean up!” “This homework is stupid and the teacher said I didn’t have to do it.” Is this what we signed for when we became parents? Probably not, but most children will have moments of defiance. Reasons for negative behavior can vary from a child being tired…
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