The Family Journey; A Newsletter

The goal, as always, with the newsletter is to spark discussion, thoughtfulness and insight. By no means do we pretend that we are experts on many of the subject we present articles on, in fact most times we share pieces which we have found allow us to learn, ask ourselves questions and grow. The newsletter is shared with friends, past clients, schools, treatment programs and colleagues, but as many of you know most of you fit in multiple categories! We encourage you to spend a few minutes and challenge yourselves to read, learn discuss and share. It is only through honest self-reflection and and insight that we, societally, can grow and learn. Enjoy!

3 Executive Functioning Skills Every Parent Should Know

Empowering strategies to boost executive functioning and help kids thrive

Every new school year brings hope—a fresh start and a chance for growth. We, as parents, cross our fingers that the summer helped our kids mature and sharpen their skills.

Yet, executive functioning—the planning, organizing, and time-management skills they need—doesn’t just magically appear. These skills are learned, not innate. And with each new grade, the demands on our kids increase, from managing multiple assignments and staying organized to simply keeping track of their stuff.

Click here for the full Psychology Today Article

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The single most important parenting strategy

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does she have practical advice to help parents manage the guilt and shame of their not-so-great moments but she also models the types of conversations you can have to be a better parent. (Hint: this works in all other relationships too.) Bottom line? It's never too late to reconnect.

Click here for full Ted Talk

A mom of three, clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy launched Good Inside in 2020 to help parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and what she defines as "sturdy" leadership. Good Inside is now a thriving online community focused on Kennedy's approach to parenting, driven by firm boundaries and positive relationships maintained with trust and respect.

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When living by this belief, maybe what we should do is make sure that we are heading towards things and not away from things. While it seems to be a small detail, when we are headed towards, as opposed to from, it can clarify so many things for us.

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Feeling overwhelmed by it all? Perhaps you need some interaction or support? Please go to the links below to find on-line support and connection.

AA Online Meetings

T urn2Me Online Support Groups

Anxiety and Depression Association of America Online Support

ALANON Electronic Meetings

Support Group Central

Loeta Consulting Group has no professional or personal relationship with any of the programs at the above links, links should not be considered an endorsement of the programs,

Need more support?

At Loeta we offer independent sober and life coaching in addition to therapeutic and educational consulting services. We work with families from around the country to not only offer guidance and support, but also to help find appropriate emotional or academic environments. We are accepting new clients, so if you are interested in learning more about the services we offer, or you know of a family struggling, please reach out to us at 207.380.2846 or click here to be directed to our website.

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