Your daughter is already mad at you because you won’t let her get a cell phone. The kids have met Dale, your new boyfriend a few times, and it didn’t go well. You and Dale are both worried about your kids meeting his kids, and to top it off your youngest has recently...
Your mind catches, almost shorts out. Your child just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. You know that your reaction is important…but what are you supposed to do?Kids don’t come with instruction...
Many people have the misconception that therapy for children is only necessary if they have an uncontrollable behavior problem, or have experienced a huge loss or trauma.The truth is, a child could have the best, most idyllic childhood ever, and still experience...
When this happens, many parents are unprepared.Most people have thought about the type of parent they hope to be, sometimes even before they conceive. They have an idea of some of the challenges and rewards parenthood may yield, but few go so far as to start planning...
It’s a challenge. Your child has morphed into a teenager, and you’re not quite sure what’s next – or even what’s normal at times. As parents, we’re supposed to know what’s best for our kids. Keep them safe and secure. Then as teens, we’re expected to...
“I’ll never do that to my kids,” or “I grew up with nothing. My kids are going to have everything.” There are certain things we are adamant about. Things we will or won’t do. These often stem from how we were affected by something in our own...
