Parenting Styles and Why They Matter
There probably will not be much argument when I say that parenting can be challenging- full of joys and fun …
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Balance your Day, Balance your Mind
There are a lot of things I will be okay with leaving behind as we slowly move back into “normal” …
Laugh Out Loud (LOL)!
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 Laugh during a …
Fighting Boredom During Quarantine
Boredom easily sneaks into our lives, especially now. We are all figuring out life in quarantine together. We are processing, …
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Feelings
It can seem overwhelming to talk to your kids about their feelings, especially if you immediately tense up at the …
R.E.S.T. for Positive Change
R.E.S.T. – A Desire to Do Better R.E.S.T. – Responding or reacting – what’s the difference? IS there a difference? …
Surviving Your Parent’s Mental Illness
There are many populations of people for whom the holidays are difficult. Children of mentally ill parents are one of …
4 Ways to Utilize Your Child’s School Counselor
Every public (and most private) school in the United States has at least one school counselor employed on their staff. …
What To Expect When You’re Expecting
Expecting a baby is generally thought to be an exciting joy-filled time. It’s certainly a busy time. You’re planning a …
Parental Burnout
All parents struggle at times with the demands on their time, attention, and energy. Jobs, relationships, housework, financial management, and …
Finding Contentment as an Empty Nester
What comes up for you when you hear the term “empty nest?” If you’re currently knee deep in sippy cups, …
Demystifying ADHD
Are you wondering if your child or teenager might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? This article will provide you …
Differentiating Depression and Discouragement
Being able to tell if your son or daughter has depression can be a real challenge. From the outside, both …
Mothers Returning to Work
Having a child changes your life forever, in more ways than you could imagine. These changes can become especially obvious …
Myths About Postpartum Depression
We’ve all heard of Postpartum Depression (PPD) and how it can show up after the typical 2-week post delivery …
Facing Teen Addiction
If you are facing teen addiction, you are not alone. Teen substance abuse is a disease that impacts adolescents in …
What You Need to Know about Vaping and Your Teen
I remember the alarm I felt the first time I saw someone vaping. There was an extremely large cloud coming …
5 Tips for Helping Your Teen Cope with Exam Stress
Some of us have long forgotten how stressful it is to be a middle- or high-school student taking exams. However, …
Getting to Know Your Teenage Son
Getting to Know Your Teenage Son As your son grows and begins his teenage years, you may notice that you …