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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...

Are you tired of getting those dreaded phone calls from your child’s teacher or principal or school counselor?  What has Timmy done now?...

It is also not a secret that many people struggle to spend time with their families. Many parents feel they are not connected to their...

Part 1: The Departure and Remaining Connected Perhaps the real question is how will you get by without them there? It’s the ultimate...

The following ideas can be adjusted to fit each families’ needs and can help lower the level of stress surrounding the new school year....

Going through a separation or divorce is emotional for both adults and children. Children frequently do not understand the reason or...

Elizabeth, or Libby, was a special education teacher in Plano, TX. She suffered from postpartum depression after giving birth 20 months...

When I talk to my clients about establishing boundaries, there’s always a bit of resistance. “Won’t that make me a bad family member? I’d...

Seasonal Affective Disorder Many are surprised to learn that summertime blues affect many individuals across the country. Seasonal...

School’s out, sun’s out. This can only mean one thing: Summer’s here and it’s time to have some fun! Research tells us that having fun is...

What are your strengths as a father? I’m sure you don’t stop often and ask yourself, “What are my strengths as a father, what am I doing...

Parents may be concerned with the amount of screen time their child is engaging in with summer upon us and school structure gone....

A summer self-care guide It’s finally here! The time of the year your kids have been talking about and looking forward to all year long! ...

Recently, I was shocked to hear about the passing of one of my favorite designers, Kate Spade. To me, she had it all going for her. Her...

As teens, it is 100% normal to want to avoid- if at all possible- talking to your parents!  However, it’s important to create and...

Bedtime Anxiety Allowing your child to sleep in your bed causes problems not only for your child, but also for you. It reinforces the...

Journaling is a therapeutic tool or strategy prescribed by many therapists to help people who may be struggling with a variety of life...

Sibling rivalry and peer rivalry are part of life. As human beings, it is natural to want to know where your child ranks in comparison to...

Monitoring Your Kids Phone I’m sure it’s difficult to be a parent. You do your best to enforce rules and raise respectful kids, just to...