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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...

Don’t forget to take care of yourself! 6 SIMPLE self-care ideas for a busy (tired) momma Balancing work, being at home with my little one...

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

Part 2:  Thriving vs. Surviving the Empty Nest The tough part of becoming an empty nester is over!  You have already taken a ride on that...

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...

Correction- we have to adapt. Transitions can cause a great deal of anxiety. Anxiety is a strong sense of fear or worry that tells us,...

Each child is unique and so is their trauma story. When testing out new discipline strategies, it is important to remember that there is...

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! ...

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...

PSA:  It is PAST time to be having conversations about suicide with our children!  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, we...

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...

Empathy and Sympathy Two words that are often used interchangeably are empathy and sympathy.  Although both have comparable meanings,...

Parenting is the most challenging job there is.  No debates necessary. The stakes are high. Effective parents set out to rear productive,...