COVID-19 and the 2020 School Year
Back-to-school prep has never been quite like this. In previous years, parents’ and kids’ biggest concerns were usually things like patterned vs. plain notebooks and the exorbitant costs of graphing Read More
10 Basic Rules of Parenting
AS A PARENT, ONE SHOULD STRIVE TO… 1. Be dependable, sincere, fair, yet unyielding. 2. Focus on your child’s strengths not their weaknesses and encourage them to talk about their thoughts and Read More
Child Behavioral Issues: Counseling Before Pills
All parents struggle with their children’s behavior from time to time, but some behavioral challenges are more difficult than others. Any change in a child’s life can cause episodes of Read More
Helping Your Family Communicate
Communication is One of the Most Important Parts of a Successful Marriage Without it, it’s easy to misunderstand one another or even forget why you fell in love in the first place. The ability to communicate is Read More
How Divorce Affects Your Kids
Divorce is a Trying Time and Can Affect Every Member of Your Family Some separations are particularly nasty and arguments can begin over every aspect of splitting up assets. Unfortunately, divorces with children can be even more challenging. Some Read More
How to Help Your Kids Trust You
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs most of us will ever do.There are so many variables to consider when raising a child; it may feel as Read More
Managing Conflicts as Parents: How to Fight in Front of Your Child
Every couple will have their issues, no matter how happy they may be overall. Every relationship is going to have its fair share of arguments. As parents, you will end up Read More
5 Rules for Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce
No matter how you put it, divorce is a difficult situation for families, especially those with children. Guiding them through the process and helping them heal can often be a Read More
How to Solve These 3 Common Problems With Raising Teens
Most parents would likely agree that the teenage years are some of the most difficult when raising children. Teenagers are starting to discover who they are, and they approach the world Read More
Basic Rules of Parenting
AS A PARENT, ONE SHOULD STRIVE TO… 1. Be dependable, sincere, fair, yet unyielding. 2. Focus on your child’s strengths not their weaknesses and encourage them to talk about their thoughts and Read More
Helping Vets With PTSD Maintain Relationships With Their Children
Facing the Challenges of PTSDA veteran mom or dad who returns home with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) also returns home with new relationship challenges for his or her children. A Read More
Sibling Rivalry Got You Down? Try These 4 Tips!
Siblings fight because they’re competing for their parents’ resources and attention.Siblings fighting once and a while is normal. However, constant squabbling isn’t—not to mention that it can drive you crazy. Read More
What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy—And How Can It Help?
Parents often struggle to understand their children at different stages of development and face even more difficulty relating to them in ways that effectively encourage understanding.Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can help Read More
4 Signs Your Teen Is Depressed
Thousands (perhaps millions) of teens combat depression every day, but the signs can be difficult to read.Teens can be good at masking their emotions, so parents and guardians don’t know Read More
Teen Angst or Warning Sign? How to Tell if Your Child Needs Counseling
Acknowledging That Your Teenager Needs Help Can Be Tough.In many cases, we blame ourselves for any issues with our children, and that’s especially true in this case. However, seeking help Read More
Navigating Through Those Difficult Teen Years
The teenage years are difficult for kids and parents. But how do you know if you’re dealing with normal teen difficulty or open rebellion? Does your teen need more attention from Read More