children

A child is one of life’s most precious treasures. Childhood is a time of imagination, playing, forming healthy social skills, significant physical growth changes, building critical thinking, and developing family patterns that are foundational to all of life. It’s a busy time. And for children today, life may become more complicated. Boundaries seem a bit hazy for children—does the child stay in touch with parents and friends (cell phone) or pay attention to his/her teacher? How does homework get done when there are several important sports and outside school activities? With such a busy schedule, how can children get the sleep that is needed for their growing bodies and minds? And many families face the challenge of transitioning as a blended family. Children may experience frustration, fear, or even depression but it may appear as hyperactivity, anger outbursts, or withdrawal. How can parents help their kids find the balance for doing all of what is expected from a child?

Here at Enjoy Your Life Family Services, Inc. we specialize in working with kids. We understand that children are not simply “short adults” and so we use a wide variety of interactive techniques to assist children to work through almost any issue. This may include using all different toys, games, drawing, painting, playing with dolls or stuffed animals, puppets, and even using play dough. We help children overcome the problems they face and meet them at their comfort level. We realize that a problem of anger may actually be depression or even fear. We maximize the strengths of the family to promote lasting change. Childhood only comes around once so make sure your child is getting the most enjoyment now to establish a healthy future.