Situation Sam, had done well in elementary school and at the beginning of middle school. However now, in eighth grade, Sam’s mom was really worried about his overall lackluster interest in anything other than video games and being alone in his room. He also was having more of a “sharp tongue” with his mom when she would push him to take...

There is a gap in children’s mental health and a solution that most people aren’t aware of.It’s time to spread the word, stop the suffering, and empower our children to be confident and prepared for life.  And everyone can be part of the solution! Meet Mike...  Ten-year-old “Mike” was having trouble controlling his emotions — especially anger and...

In time for Mental Health Month this May 2023, Adventures in Wisdom Inc. has released an Infographic that shows how Child Life Coaching and Counseling both support children’s mental health. At a time when children’s mental health is worsening and counseling waiting lists are longer than ever, now is the time to understand the roles that child...

Too anxious for school, and no one could help...  When 11-year-old Alex was so anxious that she couldn't go to school, her parents were desperate to find her help. Alex was slightly too young for the Headspace counseling program that served 12-25 year olds in Australia. And there were long waiting lists for child counselors. Someone told her...

Why Miss M's Mum was Concerned...  Miss M is a sweet and well-behaved young girl just shy of 6 years old, who was due to start big school in 6 weeks. Her mum was concerned because Miss M had recently refused to go up and collect her pre-school graduation certificate at a graduation ceremony. She sat in her mum's lap instead, clearly upset. Miss...

  Limor had the perfect study buddy when she was preparing for her Life Coaching for Kids certification with Adventures in Wisdom. Her son Johnny could be quite energetic and it was affecting him at school. Limor did the InnerPower™ program with him from The Adventures in Wisdom Life Coaching Program for Kids™ Curriculum, to help him learn...

As an elementary school counselor in a small town in Virginia, Lisa O’Loughlin has over 30 years of experience working with students. But nothing prepared her, or her peers, for the mental health and social development challenges that the post-COVID world has had on students. Maggie Hayes agrees. She has worked as a school counselor in New York...

As an elementary school counselor in Virginia, Lisa O has over 30 years of experience working with students. But nothing prepared her, or her peers, for the mental health and social development challenges that the post-COVID world has had on students. As she sought a way to help her students develop strategies to manage their minds and emotions,...

Maggie Hayes worked as a high school counselor in New York City and Savannah, Georgia before moving to Palm Harbor, Florida with her young family. She chose to leave school counseling to become a certified life coach for kids. She shares why in this interview. Q: Why did you decide to leave school counseling to get certified as a life coach for...

Negative energy is just one of those things in life that we can do without - it keeps us from our happiness and steals our peace of mind. We all have those things that are a constant source of negative energy in our lives– sometimes it’s people, sometimes it’s situations, and sometimes it’s things. I’d like to share a 4-step process I’ve put in...