In my therapy practice here in Seattle, I have pretty open and honest conversations about teens and what they are texting and they teach me some pretty interesting stuff. But, in therapy, we are talking about texting – I’m not usually seeing their actual texts, and this article got me wondering if parents are actually looking at the texts their kids are sending or receiving. Personally, I didn’t realize that the entire paragraph could be encoded. Sure, I use a short cut or two in my own texting, but teens are using pretty obscure texts especially in the realm of sex, drugs, and alcohol. Just the stuff they don’t want parents to find out about. Check out this link to see just how in the dark you might be.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/26/kids.drugs.text/index.html

If you do check your teen’s phone, I would also be suspicious of no texts at all. I tend to feel like, if they are deleting texts, they are doing it for a reason.

We are all one – on You Tube

Nourish the Children is a foundation which sends Vitameal, a specific meal formulation to Africa, Asia, and China. Vitameal was specifically designed to be suitable for starving children as a highly nutritious, easily absorbed food – that also must be cooked (to kill bacteria that might be in the water). The school would have people purchase and donate bags of Vitameal which is automatically sent to the areas in needs. When you donate a product (rather than money), you know exactly how your contribution is being used.

If you want to know how this can be used as a fundraiser for your child’s school, call me 206-851-8276 or email me at robyn@thriving-child.com. check out www.howisey.millionsofmeals.com for more information on the Nourish the Children Foundation and Vitameal.

I will also be expanding my practice into anti-aging health and skin care. I’m very excited to offer some of the best multi-vitamins available, for both kids and adults, as well as skin care to stop the process of aging in the skin, address acne, and wrinkles. This is a very exciting time and I’m excited to share this with you. www.howisey.ageloc.com

This new bigger space will be even more kid friendly for child therapy. I hope it will make it a bit easier for my clients from Bellevue and the east side with quick access to the 520 Bridge. It’s also just another 10 minute drive south for current clients. With Fremont, U Village and Greenlake near by, I know this will be a great move. There will still be free, easy residential parking and the waiting room has a nice big window for the parents who sit there during session.

The move will, at the latest, be in March – but perhaps more like mid-February.

More details to follow.

This movie is awesome. Truly a great reminder that everyone needs to hear that others care about them and that we each make a difference….and, you never know the impact you might have on another’s life – even when you think it is just a small gesture.

For all other insurance companies I am considered an out-of-network provider. Many insurance carriers will reimburse if you see someone out of the network. You can call your insurance company and ask what the agreement is for your policy.

Some parents dread the return of school as the return of school problems – teachers notes and calls, visits to the principle’s office, etc. Before school starts this year, talk about some of the struggles that happened last year and what you’d like to see happen this year. Problem solve with your child about how things can go more smoothly this year. I’m not saying it’s a magic wand, but I am saying that you don’t have to believe that what happened last year will continue this year. The right combination between child and teacher can make all the difference; as well as a little growth, maturity, and development can all go a long way. Likewise, if things don’t seem to be starting out on a good foot it might be a good time to get some outside help from a therapist, tutor, or parent educator, depending on the struggle.

Time: August 22, 2009 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Crossroads Community Center
Organized By: Margit Crane, The Gifted-Teen Coach, LLC

Why are caroteinoids important? They are an indicator of the strength of your anti-oxidant network and overall health. Low levels of carotenoids mean your body is less capable of fighting off free radicals and repairing oxidative stress. High carotenoids mean your body has a higher ability to maintain health and fight free radicals. In essence this scanner can tell you how healthy you are on the inside…and how well (or not well) your supplement works.

Just because a supplement is expensive does not mean that your body can utilize it properly. With this biophotonic scanner, we can see just how well your multi-vitamin is working and being absorbed in your body. I also have a multi-vitamin and a juice that I can guarantee will bring up your score.

Scans are $10 each, and it takes about 10 minutes total. Really, the scan just takes a minute itself. Let me know if you are interested, I’m happy to schedule an appointment. I also want my therapy and counseling clients to be scanned. It’s so important for kids to get proper nutrition, and many do not. I hate to say it, but the flintstones vitamins you are giving your kids might not really be absorbed in the way your child needs. Lets check it out!