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Do Families Have to Strive to Thrive?
Astor Services has been helping families and kids thrive for a long time now. In my job at Astor I try to help staff bring the best practices to our families and kids; I find those practices by...
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Strive to Thrive: 6 Ways To Build A Stronger Family NOW!
A discussion on what it takes to be a “successful” family. I am not talking being a rich family, or a famous family. I am not even talking about being a trouble-free family. I am talking about being...
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Strive to Thrive: Building Confidence in Your Kids, Part I
Did you know that the roots of confidence and competence start when your child is just a baby? In my business, we call these roots “self-regulation,” which is a fancy way to say that a child (or adult)...
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Strive to Thrive: How to Train Your Toddler’s Brain, Part 2
Self-regulation, or the ability to choose behaviors that are right for the context a child is in, is very important and we can all help our kids get better and better at it as they grow up. Read more »
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Simple Ways to Keep the Holiday Season Fun and Stress-Free
The holiday season seems to start earlier every year! This year, when I went to look for Halloween candy I saw some Christmas decorations at the supermarket! And we all know that, when the season is...
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Strive to Thrive: Train Your Toddler’s Brain, Part 3
Last fall, I wrote about self-regulation, the important “brain training” that is needed for children to be competent and confident. Parents can help their babies develop this important skill with...
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Focusing on Children’s Strength Will Yield High Returns
Mental health treatment providers and educators must work collaboratively with children and families to identify their unique skills, talents and interests. Read more »
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Giving Back – An Answer to Tragedy
Last week, JoAnne Bacon, a Newtown mom whose 6 year old daughter, Charlotte, was killed in the Newtown shootings one year ago today, asked that the caring citizens of our country mark this anniversary...
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Supporting Children and Families’ Mental Health Year Round
For many families, facing ten weeks of summer with fewer supports and services for their children is a time of significant stress, because good educational programming for at-risk youth can sustain...
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Tips For Summer-To-School Transition
The new school year is starting soon! All families have to face the transition from summer to school, but if your child has learning challenges or behavioral struggles, that transition can be downright...
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