Wondering how to stay connected as a family during the holidays? Sometimes the seasons of the year that are most meant for families can wind up causing the biggest stress points. There are a wide range of reasons why this can happen. For instance, you may be facing a...
Once again, that back-to-school time of the year is just around the corner. And with summer vacation soon drawing to a close, that leads to a considerable transition for you and your child. No, it’s not as big of a change as moving out of state or changing jobs. The...
What’s wrong with me? Most of us have an inner dialogue running through our minds. It’s like in the movies where you see the red devil on one side and the little white angel on the other side whispering into your ear. Sometimes the voice is encouraging and...
RESPONSIVENESS: Show your child that he/she is important by taking the time to listen to his questions, complaints, or comments. IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S SELF ESTEEM: A child’s self-esteem is acquired, not inherited. Certain parenting traits and certain character...
3 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Set a specific goal: When we are too vague (“I want to lose weight.”), it’s difficult to measure. We are more likely to stick to working towards a goal when we believe its obtainable. “I want to...
Holiday Blues When you think of the holidays, do they bring you warm and fuzzy feelings? Or, do the holidays bring up stress and anxiety for you? We see in the movies that the holidays are about families being together and enjoying each other’s company. For some...