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4 Tips for Parenting an Above Average Child

October 4, 2019 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Parenting the Above Average Child If you’re the parent of a gifted child, you may be challenged with a unique set of circumstances. Your gifted child might be mentally above average, but have difficulty interacting with their peers; they may be immature, impatient, or easily bored. Your friends and family may look on in awe at your child’s abilities, blissfully unaware of the difficulties you face on a daily basis. Here are four tips to help you parent your above average son or daughter. 1. ...read more

Filed Under: Teens/Children Tagged With: 2e, family therapy for gifted, gifted, gifted and talented, gifted assessment, gifted classroom, gifted education, gifted family therapy, gifted parenting, gifted teacher, giftedness, overexcitabilities, parenting gifted, parenting gifted children, parenting gifted kids, twice-exceptional

Connected Family Fun, LA; Aliso Beach, Laguna

September 5, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

Beachy Tradition On this Connected Family Fun, LA; Aliso Beach, Laguna adventure, I spent some quality time with my youngest daughter, Kenzie. We have fallen into the tradition of spending a day at the beach together as a fun mother-daughter outing at least once every summer. Some trips are more successful than others. During the summer before Kenzie went off to college, we had a less than successful trip to the beach when we were both unexpectedly overtaken by the ocean tide. That outing ...read more

Filed Under: Beach Tagged With: #Adopted, #Aliso Beach, #Attachment, #Laguna, #Listening, #Mother-Daughter, #One-On-One Time, #Parent-Child Bond, #Parenting, Family Connection, Family Counseling, Family Therapy, Family Time, In-Home Family Therapy

Connected Family Fun, LA; Malibu Lagoon

August 22, 2018 by Abby McCarrel 2 Comments

The Minnow Would Be Lost! Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale; a tale of a fateful trip......Ahh, come on. You know the rest! Join me at Malibu Lagoon and we will play that broken record together. Who would have guessed that we have our own little tropic "island" nest, right here in LA? Connected Family Fun, LA; Malibu Lagoon does! Let's take a tour. It might take three hours. As your family travels to the coast, you will find Malibu Lagoon State ...read more

Filed Under: Beach Tagged With: Adamson House, Adoption, Child Therapy, Chumash Tribe, Family Counseling, Family Therapy, In-Home Family Therapy, Malibu Farm Restaurant, Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Pier, Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Mountains, Surfrider Beach

Connected Family Fun, LA: Topanga Canyon

July 24, 2018 by Abby McCarrel 2 Comments

Travel Back in Time I had no idea when I ventured out on my Connected Family Fun, LA: Topanga Canyon adventure, that I would be traveling back in time. This trip is a real time warp when it comes to revisiting the 60's and 70's. I anticipated the beautiful scenery, the windy mountainous road, and the desert coastal vegetation, but the retro feel of the canyon was a darling surprise. Flowers in your hair are optional, but as my car meandered towards the ocean, I felt convinced I would land at ...read more

Filed Under: Community, Parks Tagged With: Bohemian, Emotional Intelligence, Family Conflicts, Family Fun, Family Therapy, Hollywood, Linda Ronstadt, Listening Skills, Music Industry, Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Mountains, The Monkees, Topanga Canyon, Topanga State Park

Connected Family Fun, LA: OUE Skyslide

July 9, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

OUE Skyspace and OUE Skyslide This adventure is one of a kind. Let's take off to the OUE Skyspace and OUE Skyslide, LA! To get to the OUE Skyslide, I recommend taking the metro to Pershing Square. It is just a few blocks to the OUE Skyslide, located at the top of the US Bank Tower in LA's financial district. Planning Your Adventure in the Sky I was able to plan my visit just in time for the sun to set. Of course, you need a clear day, no matter what time you go, in order to take ...read more

Filed Under: Attractions Tagged With: Adopted child, Anxiety, Family Therapy, Family-Friendly, Hollywood, Illusion, Kids, Los Angeles, OUE Skyslide, Oue Skyspace, Safety, Sunset, Traditions, Volunteering, Worry

Connected Family Fun, LA: Arlington Gardens

June 25, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

Arlington Gardens Arlington Gardens is a magical place for families, especially for the little ones. And, admission to the park is free. This 3-acre sanctuary is hidden on the corner of Arlington Drive and South Pasadena Avenue in Pasadena, California. The Durand estate, one of the most elegant homes in Pasadena’s “Millionaires’ Row,” once stood on this spot. This 17,000 square foot, 50- room mansion was once surrounded by stunning gardens and a perimeter of Cherokee roses. From ...read more

Filed Under: Parks Tagged With: adventure, Amphitheater, Arlington Gardens, Communication, Family Fun, Family Therapy, Gratitude, In-Home Family Therapy, Journey, Labyrinth, Picnic, Problem Solving, Public Garden, Spiritual

Welcome to Abby’s Blog: Connected Family Fun LA

June 12, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

Connected Family Fun LA I am thrilled to be starting my Connected Family Fun LA blogging journey. I hope to entice you to join me and along the way, excite and inform you. This blog will combine two things I love; working to help families stay connected in our modern social culture and the love of adventure. In each blog entry, I will feature one of my favorite outings in and around the city of Los Angeles. There is so much to love about this amazing city. I could venture out every day for the ...read more

Filed Under: Blog Introduction Tagged With: Abuse, Beaches, Bonding, Children, Clinical Social Worker, Disneyland, Family, Family Therapist, Family Therapy, Hiking, In-Home Family Therapy, Los Angeles, Neglect, Outings

4 Tips for Parenting an Above Average Child

Connected Family Fun, LA; Aliso Beach, Laguna

Connected Family Fun, LA; Malibu Lagoon

Connected Family Fun, LA: Topanga Canyon

Connected Family Fun, LA: OUE Skyslide

Connected Family Fun, LA: Arlington Gardens

S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW

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