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Helping Your Child Overcome School Avoidance: A Parent’s Guide
Melanie Fossinger, NP Melanie Fossinger, NP

Helping Your Child Overcome School Avoidance: A Parent’s Guide

As a parent, there's nothing more heart-wrenching than watching your child struggle with going to school. School avoidance, where a child refuses to attend school due to anxiety, fear, or other emotional factors, is becoming more common, and it can be deeply stressful for both the child and the family.

If your child is showing signs of school avoidance, you are not alone. This issue is complex, but with understanding, patience, and a collaborative approach, there are ways to help your child work through these challenges. Here’s a guide to support both you and your child through this tough time.

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Recognizing DARVO
Melanie Fossinger, NP Melanie Fossinger, NP

Recognizing DARVO

DARVo is a common manipulation technique learn about what it is and how to recognize it

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Touch Grass: A Call to Reconnect
Melanie Fossinger, NP Melanie Fossinger, NP

Touch Grass: A Call to Reconnect

This playful phrase originated on social media and is a way of reminding someone that while the online world may be engaging, it is important to take time away from the internet by stepping outside and reconnecting with our natural world so that we can find balance and perspective.

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Finding Your Party: How to Build Friendships that Last
Melanie Fossinger, NP Melanie Fossinger, NP

Finding Your Party: How to Build Friendships that Last

In every great RPG, the journey is never traveled alone. A hero might wield the sword, but it’s the party that makes the adventure truly unforgettable. Whether you’re in a medieval fantasy world or navigating the challenges of real life, building strong, lasting friendships is much like assembling a solid RPG party. Just as a well-rounded team of warriors, mages, and healers can take on any challenge, a group of supportive, like-minded friends can help you navigate life’s ups and downs.

In this article, we’ll explore how to find and nurture friendships that last by looking at the dynamics of RPG parties. From choosing your companions to building trust and loyalty, these steps can help you assemble a crew of friends that will stick with you through thick and thin.

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