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AskBYS: When Parents Seek Emotional Connection with Their Teens

by admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters, Resources

AskBYS, I’m a parent of a teenager, and I’m noticing how much their needs and behaviors are changing as they grow. It feels like they’re pulling away, and while I understand it’s part of becoming independent, I’m struggling to stay connected. I want to build a strong...

The Excitement Wears Off: What to Do When Your Child Suddenly Refuses to Go to School

by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters

By Courtney Oliver, BYS Executive Director The start of a new school year often brings excitement, with children eager to meet new teachers, make friends, and engage in fresh activities. However, as the novelty wears off, some children may begin to resist going to...

Helping Kids Make Friends: A Guide for Parents

by admin | Sep 5, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters

by Chase Myers LMHCA, BYS Therapist There was a time in all of our lives when finding a new friend was as simple as someone running up to us, exclaiming loudly, “Wanna play?!” And BOOM, just like that, a friendship was formed. Between the lack of responsibility,...

How To Help Kids Who Are Lonely

by admin | Sep 5, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters

by John Carleton LMHCA, BYS Therapist There are many ways that loneliness can be expressed, so it can be tricky to know when your child is feeling lonely unless they come right out and tell you. A child that spends a lot of time alone isn’t necessarily lonely –...

How to Parent Kids with Anxiety

by admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters

By Kerri Shoumaker, LSWAIC BYS Therapist Anxiety is now the leading mental health problem worldwide. Psychology Today (2024) states that it affects one in eight children.  Most of us have experienced a racing heart, a queasy stomach, or a feeling of dread for an...

How to Avoid Passing Your Anxiety Onto Your Kids

by admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Counselor's Corner, Newsletters

By Emily Henning, LSWAIC BYS Therapist Many of us are anxious prior to parenthood. For those who aren’t, the experience of bringing tiny humans into the world and shaping them into full-blown, independent individuals will often tip the scale in that direction. Indeed,...
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