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Activity Overload: Are Kids Doing Too Much?

School counselors across the country are reporting that more and more students involved in extra-curricular activities are on “overload” and becoming stressed out.  ScottCounseling ancorages parents and coaches to help the student athlete to develop a “balanced life;” one that avoids athletic pressures and activity overload. This article shares some thoughts and ideas […]

Specialization in Youth Sports Can Be Dangerous

Dangers of Playing The Same Sport

  • It only makes sense… the more one uses the same pencil over and over, the more it wears down. Our human body does the same thing; it wears down. There is a difference, however, between the body use […]

Children and Stress: Are You Pushing Your Child Too Hard?

As childhood stress, anxiety and depression appears to be on the rise in the U.S., parents are beginning to search for answers for to reduce stress. Author, Mary Longo provides parents with some real answers for the signs and symptoms for childhood stress. She also asks parents this question:

Are You Pushing Your Child Too Hard? […]

Discipline Guidelines and Parent Child Relationships

All parents often search for some helpful hints to improve their relationship with their child before, during and after a discipline issue arises. ScottCounseling established some helpful parenting guidelines that most parents can agree upon. Parenting and child development specialist recommend that parents meet often to discuss expectations, values and family guidelines with their child and how missed expectations will be handled . […]


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