Hoffstetter CounselingJul 7, 20216 minWhat foods are good for helping depression?Depression affects many people, and it can be life changing. Medical treatment and counseling can often help relieve symptoms, but...
Hoffstetter CounselingMay 12, 20213 minHow Poor Communication Causes Stress Relationships—both romantic and platonic—at their best, can be one of the strongest sources of happiness and stress relief, offering.....
Hoffstetter CounselingApr 22, 20214 minThe Negative Impact of Sugar on the BrainThe brain uses more energy than any other organ in the human body and glucose is its primary source of fuel. But what happens when....
Hoffstetter CounselingMar 8, 20217 min8 loving ways to show your kid you're the bossDemanding. Bossy. Defiant. Sound familiar? Here's how to take back the lead with a kid who thinks they're running the show.
Hoffstetter CounselingMar 3, 20213 minImproving Family CommunicationsHow can I improve communications in my family? Here are a few important ways to build healthy communication
Hoffstetter CounselingFeb 10, 20214 minYour Child's Self Esteem- Why it's so importantSelf-esteem helps kids cope with mistakes. It helps kids try again, even if they fail at first. As a result, self-esteem helps kids do....
Hoffstetter CounselingFeb 3, 20217 minPeaceful Parenting Your PreteenEven if you have an easy child, parenting a preteen can be a challenge. Discipline, school, homework, time with family -- everything is rene
Hoffstetter CounselingJan 15, 20215 minManaging Your Own Emotions: The Key to Positive, Effective ParentingBy Claire Lerner #parenting#happyfamily#parentreactions This article discusses the influence parental reactions have on young...
Hoffstetter CounselingJan 12, 20214 minHow to Find Harmony When Parents DisagreeParenting is complex work. Each day, we make countless decisions about what kids eat, how to get them to sleep, how much screen time to allo
Hoffstetter CounselingJan 7, 202114 minConversation Starters for Family Discussions#ConversationsWithTeens#ConnectWithYourTeen#teen#hoffstettercounseling Spending more time with your kids might mean you're so worn out...
Hoffstetter CounselingDec 30, 20208 minHandling Boredom: Why It's Good for Your Child“Mom, Dad....I’m bored.” Makes you feel put on the spot, right? You might even feel like you're a bad parent. Most of us pressured to solve
Hoffstetter CounselingDec 26, 20207 minHow to Improve Your Self-ControlSelf-control is the ability to regulate and alter your responses in order to avoid undesirable behaviors, increase desirable ones, and achie
Hoffstetter CounselingDec 1, 202010 minStaying Connected to Your TeenBy Dr. Laura Markham at AhaParenting.com #TeenLife #StayingClosetoYourTeen #Family #HoffstetterCounseling We need to rethink the old...
Hoffstetter CounselingNov 28, 20206 min12 Ways to Become a More Authoritative ParentBy Amy Morin, LCSW at VeryWellMind.com #Parenting #AuthoritativeParent #RaisingResponsibleKids #HoffstetterCounseling There isn’t a...
Hoffstetter CounselingNov 21, 20207 min12 Ways to Be ThankfulLearning how to see with the heart–shifting perspectives ever so slightly–is easier once you learn how to talk to yourself and to others.
Hoffstetter CounselingNov 12, 20203 minGiving Kids Chores That Are Right for Their AgeAs with so many things in parenting, you’ll get what you put in. By taking the time to help your young child get into the habit of helping.
Hoffstetter CounselingNov 5, 20203 min8 Essential Strategies for Raising a Confident TeenKids who seemed confident throughout childhood may struggle to maintain self-assurance during the teen years. For many, adolescence is...
Hoffstetter CounselingOct 2, 20203 minUse Crisis to Connect More Deeply with Your ChildLife is full of tough conversations with our kids, whether that’s explaining to your four year old why Grandma died, a bullied child....
Hoffstetter CounselingSep 30, 20206 minWays to Encourage and Celebrate Your Child's UniquenessYes, sometimes we probably wish our vibrant, defiant preschooler would revert back to their rosy-cheeked baby self, but the truth is....
Hoffstetter CounselingSep 10, 20203 minTop 10 Reasons Teens Go to TherapyFrom mood swings to school issues, all teens have problems. But sometimes, a teen's distress might rise to a level where it's important...