Turning ‘The Talk’ into a Conversation

One thing that can bring instant panic to both parent and teen, is thinking about ‘the talk’.  Just thinking about telling your teenager (or hearing your parent awkwardly stumble through telling you) about sex, body parts and functions is scary; heck,...

Limitations on Technology

Parenting is tough.  It’s definitely not a practice for the faint of heart.  There are many things to consider when it comes to defining your parenting style and how to best direct your children: safety education religion your childhood history your...

Building Resilience in Your Child

Watching your child endure disappointment, heartbreak, and setbacks is heart-wrenching. Perhaps watching them make mistakes, knowing disappointment is right around the corner, is even more challenging! Whether they are 5 or 25 years old, it can be tempting to step in...

Connecting with Your Kids–How to Listen so They Will Open Up

Just as children navigate new developmental stages, so parents must learn to relate to their children differently in each stage. This can be extremely difficult, especially when your sweet little one who used to share everything with you is navigating the...