When cute kids turn into teenagers, they often stop talking to their parents! While they communicate plenty with their peers, unfortunately, they don’t do the same to their mom and dad. Here are some tips to help you reconnect with your teen: Step Back and Listen If your child comes to you with a problem, […]
4 Tips to Beat the Back-to -School Blues
Back-to-school means the end of summer playtime, but it also can mean excitement for children. There’s a fresh start of heading back to school, seeing old friends, and getting into a new routine. However, sometimes kids have a difficult time with the adjustment period and need a little help making the transition. Here are 4 […]
Helping Children Cope With Grief
Death of a loved one is a natural part of our human experience, but it can be very confusing for children. Grief and loss is a complicated experience for adults, let alone young children. They often do not have the language to articulate their feelings nor do they know how to cope with such painful […]
How To Respond When A Child Comes Out As LGBTQ
Our children challenge us to be better people, parents, and community members in a lot of different ways, and one of the challenging experiences a parent can have is having a son or daughter come to them and reveal that they are LGBTQ. This can cause a lot of confusion, questions, and even heartbreak. Generational differences […]