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20 questions to ask our children instead of, “How was your day?” Can anyone relate? What’s so lame about this question? The problem with...

As parents, we embrace the pressures of parenting because we want the best for our children. The good news is that parenting does not...

What is discipline? When you think about discipline, what first comes to mind? Is it punishment? Is it a spanking and a time-out? Maybe...

“Where Fear Is, Happiness Is Not” –Author Unknown I didn’t realize it at the time, but throughout my child’s first three years, I had...

Unfortunately, the track around this pond is one of those paths covered with small pebbles. It is inevitable that a small rock always...

We all have moments of obsession. Sometimes, they can be more trivial, like loving a new song on the radio. The obsessions can be more...

Choice I have talked a lot about choice in this series. I think it is an important part of self-development. Choice is something that we...

Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day.  So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake?  Have you...

Networking Volunteering helps us connect with people who want to be a part of effective change. People who volunteer or who aim to help...

I’m here today to remind you to stop. Stop trying to do everything for everyone else. This time of year is about joy, so let it be...

Expectations You might be faced with expectations from your family, friends and even yourself this holiday season. You may feel...

I took on the outlet store challenge this weekend and completed my Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, my feelings were no different than...

What is Filial Therapy? Filial Therapy, created by Bernard Gurney in 1964, refers to a type of psychotherapy. Parents are taught how to...

I recently listened to a podcast called Sorta Awesome. A licensed clinical social worker Leann Gardner (http://www.leanngardner.com) was...

Parents may get divorced, but they must continue to interact with each other on behalf of the children. It’s beneficial to the child that...

The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...

To begin, what is the difference between sex and gender? Sex is the physical biological traits that distinguish between male and female....

Tears are the body’s release of stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Crying purges the body of pent up emotion, pain, and...

Growing up with a sister with Spina Bifida gave me the opportunity to witness firsthand what living with a disability entails. I watched...

I don’t think there is any good way to talk about this, so let’s just dive right in. I’m talking about consent!  As a parent, about a...