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Now viewing articles posted in 2024.

  • Christmas Gifts and the Spirit of Christmas

    December 11th, 2024


    Hi Covenant Friends, As I am writing to you, I am sitting on my couch looking at my Christmas tree. I love my Christmas tree this year, because I let my kiddos decorate it. I can assure you it is not perfect, but I loved it because they decorated it as a gift to me. We hosted both sides of our fa...

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  • Parenting in the Age of Social Media

    November 20th, 2024


    Hi Covenant Friends, I wanted this month to continue talking about parenting. I was just thinking the other day that it is the most humbling position that I have ever had! Although assisting with parenting is my profession and passion, I still sometimes feel unequipped for the things that come my...

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  • Parenting Through Poor Choices

    October 30th, 2024


    Hi Covenant Friends,This month, I want to talk about a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts: parenting. First, let me state the obvious:  parenting is hard. It is the hardest and most rewarding job any of us will ever have, with moments of the greatest joy and the greatest sadness we may e...

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  • The Anxious Generation

    September 16th, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian shares “In my current season of life, I do not get to read as many books as I would like. Last spring I found myself anxiously awaiting the release of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. His book was so thought-provoking that our office ended up having a summer book discussion on it. If you find yourself in a similar season of life as mine and want to learn more about technology and children, this book is for you.”

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  • Managing Stress and Enter into Rest

    May 14th, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian helps us engage with our children during a stressful time of year and has an encouraging word for all as we look to summer plans. 

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  • Ending Well

    April 22nd, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian speaks to what many of our students experience as the school year ends - processing impending changes from leaving an old classroom, moving from Grammar to Logic, ending an activity or sport, or even graduating. While these changes can feel exciting and scary, it is important to help our children learn how to say goodbye and end well.

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  • "Catching the Positive" In Our Children

    March 26th, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian encourages us to make a habit of "catching the positive" in our children. "Catching the positive" will help us focus on our children's personal development, and create a positive relationship dynamic despite the temptation to parent out of fear. 

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  • The Importance of Chores for Children and Teens

    February 22nd, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian shares with us that from a research perspective, there are benefits to chores for our children and teens. Chores are important for our children!

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  • Struggle and Resiliency

    January 24th, 2024


    Dr. Sevadjian reminds us that children become resilient through struggle, and supporting them through the struggle is the key to building resiliency.

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