Beyond the Tantrum: Understanding What Your Child Needs Most
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy says it’s helpful to think about tantrums this way: kids are born with all of the feelings and none of the skills to manage those feelings. Kids have tantrums when they have big feelings without the skills to handle those feelings. We call the management of feelings, emotion regulation skills, and it’s our job as parents and caregivers to teach kids the skills to handle their feelings.
When Should I Discuss Sex With my Child?
Most of us agree that our culture is saturated with inappropriate images and distortions of the human body and sex. Often, parents feel uncomfortable and avoid directly discussing sexual character and maturation with their children. Some parents discuss anatomy, puberty, and sex with their sons and daughters in ways that emphasize fear, shame, or that it’s a topic that is hidden and not discussed. When parents step into their leadership role, they become their child’s trusted advisors by using age-appropriate language about anatomy and maturation and equipping their child with accurate knowledge that builds confidence about sexuality and character for life.
Light the Way’s New Counseling Packages
At Light the Way Counseling Center, we’ve spent the last 21 years walking with people through pain, change, and breakthrough. Our new therapy packages are designed for those truly ready to commit to healing—offering structured, purpose-driven care for individuals, couples, and families who want meaningful progress and emotional clarity.