Last week, we addressed the topic of emotions and acknowledged that this can often be a challenging point of discussion in the home. This week, I’d like to offer a few ideas on how to start bringing up emotions with your kids. Some kids don’t talk very much or they...
Suicide is an extremely terrifying subject for most people, and especially so for parents of young children and teens. Statistics show that, between 2007 and 2015, suicide rates doubled among teen girls and increased by 30% in teen boys. Instances of cyber bullying,...
Many parents become frustrated and short-tempered when their children are acting out. Your child might be throwing constant temper tantrums; they might be yelling back in response to your seemingly calm question; or they may be showing extreme highs and lows of...
Graduation is an exciting time. It is a major accomplishment that not only marks the end of a season, but the start of the rest of life. As you look forward to whatever lies ahead, here are some thoughts for the journey: 1. Dream big If you could do anything you want...
There are few things that shock and scare a parent the way that self-harm, particularly cutting, does. While cutting is largely seen in the teen population, it is prevalent in both males and females, all religious affiliations, and socioeconomic status groups....
