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tips for experiencing less stress

It’s Time to De-stress this Mess of Life!

August 14, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 3 Comments

Today’s society is filled with parents who are overwhelmed and stressed out. There is often the expectation that little Timmy…

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Posted in: Family Filed under: life stress, overwhelmed, overwhelmed with life, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents, self-care, self-care ideas, what to do when I'm overwhelmed with life
relax and enjoy life

What to Expect When You Seek Mental Health Services

August 13, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 6 Comments

What should you expect when you seek therapy or psychological testing services? Many people are nervous when they consider the…

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Posted in: Family Filed under: ADHD testing, ADHD therapy, child psychologist, counseling, counseling center, mental health, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents, psychological testing, therapy
What did you do at school today

Communication Skills: What Did You Do at School Today?

August 11, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 1 Comment

You ask the same question every day after school (What did you do at school today?) and you get the…

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Posted in: Parenting Filed under: communication, communication skills, Conversations with kids, family communication, how to get my kids to talk, how to start a conversation with your kids, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents, talking with your kids
Needs vs Wants

5 Important Tips for Keeping Busy Moms’ Sanity

August 10, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 32 Comments

All moms are busy, but sometimes (many times) that business can become stressful and overwhelming. Often, just a little planning…

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Posted in: Parenting Filed under: busy moms, managing parenting stress, managing stress, parenting, parenting tips, parents, parents helping parents, self-care, self-care for mom, stress management, tips for parents
How will me teen act around my grandchild

What Happens When Your Uncle’s a Kid Too!

August 3, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD Leave a comment

When you have a large family as we do, grandkids come when there are still kids at home. That means…

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Posted in: Family Filed under: aunt, family, family fun, family time, multi-generation fun, nephew, niece, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents, uncle
back to school success

Back to School Tips for Having a Successful Year

July 15, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 5 Comments

Updated for Fall 2023! It can be stressful with school resuming in the near future. There are school clothes and…

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Posted in: Family, Parenting Filed under: back to school, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents
books for parents

THE BEST Books on Parenting and Mental Health

July 11, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 1 Comment

I’m a clinical psychologist with fifteen years of experience and seven kids. Needless to say, I have a massive amount…

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Posted in: Family, Parenting Filed under: best parenting book, Best parenting books, best parenting tips, parenting, parenting books, parenting help, parenting tips, parents helping parents
Parenting book by a psychologist

Parenting Book Excerpt & Why You Need This Book

June 29, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 28 Comments

Why am I qualified to teach parenting? So, why am I qualified to talk about parenting and relationships? First, I’m…

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Posted in: Family, Parenting Filed under: ADHD help, how do I help my ADHD kid, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents
when will I get over this miscarriage

Miscarriage: 21 years later & some heartache remains

Melissa A Jones, PhD Leave a comment

There is nothing worse than the death of a child. All those hopes, dreams, and plans made are lost. There…

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Posted in: Family, Parenting Filed under: child death, child loss, effects of a miscarriage, how to handle a miscarriage, miscarriage, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents
increasing frustration tolerance in chidren

5 Ways for Children to Increase Frustration Tolerance

June 26, 2019 Melissa A Jones, PhD 29 Comments

There are endless ways to help your children manage emotions and improve their frustration tolerance. These are just five of the many ways that work well.

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Posted in: Parenting Filed under: coping strategies, emotions, increased frustration, parenting, parenting tips, parents helping parents, play, tolerance

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