Tips on Teens
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Most families will be coping with grief and loss during the holidays at some point. It’s the cycle of life. Is your family mourning loved ones? Is your family adapting ...
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The Dangers of Drugs: How to Talk to Teens About It
How do you talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs? The first rule is ths: kids make better decisions when they have more information.
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ADHD: Helping Your Kid Through The Holidays
Winter break can be a huge challenge for kids with ADHD. The structure and routine that going to school provides is really helpful for some.
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Apologizing to Your Kid: Should You Do It?
A good apology is about acknowledging your child’s feelings and making them feel seen.
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Teenage Independence: How Can Parents Navigate It?
It’s normal for teens to push away from parents and grasp for more freedom and independence. But it’s also normal for us parents to be scared by that and want ...
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Applying for College: the myth of the “Good School”
This Fall many seniors will be applying for college. Many will be very stressed out about the expectation of getting into a “good college.”
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Pushing Kids To Success: When Is it Too Much?
If your kid excels at a sport or academically, it can be alluring to do everything you can to see that to its fullest potential. But if your teen isn’t ...
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Losing Your Child To Adulthood
When kids go away to college it brings up a lot of emotions for parents. It’s typical for parents to experience a sort of grieving process in these situations
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Blended Home: How do I Make My Stepson Feel Comfortable?
If you’re having trouble getting everyone comfortable with the idea of living in your newly blended home we have this to say: be patient!
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Homework
Is your kid struggling to complete their homework more so than you think is reasonable? If so, the first step is to rule out any issues that you think might ...
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