5 Ways To Return Happiness To The Empty Nest
“I didn’t think it would hurt this bad.” “I wonder if I’ll ever be needed again.” “It’s a hole that never seems to go away.” I know. You’ve had better days than this one – the one in which the child...
View ArticleMaking The Change from Parent to Peer
by Jen DuBos, LPC How to transition your relationship with your child as they become adults The transition from the role of parent to peer in the life of your now-adult child, and visa versa, is a...
View ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety (part one)
by Grant Stenzel, LCPC If you are reading this article I am going to assume you realize that Internet safety is vitally important for your children. I could post statistics, stories and facts to scare...
View ArticleCyber Bullying
Do we really know what is happening on our children’s devices when we aren’t looking? While cyber bullying may seem like a buzz phrase that will never impact your family, many children experience...
View ArticleOpen and Honest: Keys to Family Success in Remarriage
There’s nothing easy about divorce, especially when the marriage includes children. As life moves on and the healing process begins, many people begin to date and find happiness in a new relationship....
View Article27 Questions To Ask In Lieu of “How Was School Today?”
Ever ask your son or daughter “How was school today?” and they reply “fine,” or “good?” I know my kids do! Here are some other questions to ask to help you get conversation going. What made you laugh...
View ArticleParenting Angry Kids
By: Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Being the parent of a child who struggles with anger can be a frustrating, isolating experience. When our kids become angry, it’s easy to...
View ArticleWhat To Do When You Hear Your Child Is Being Bullied
Before we get started, here’s a touching and adorable anti-bullying ad Android ran during the Oscars. It will get you in the right frame of mind. Bullying is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad...
View Article5 Ways To Return Happiness To The Empty Nest
“I didn’t think it would hurt this bad.” “I wonder if I’ll ever be needed again.” “It’s a hole that never seems to go away.” I know. You’ve had better days than this one – the one in which the child...
View ArticleMaking The Change from Parent to Peer
by Jen DuBos, LPC How to transition your relationship with your child as they become adults The transition from the role of parent to peer in the life of your now-adult child, and visa versa, is a...
View ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety (part one)
by Grant Stenzel, LCPC If you are reading this article I am going to assume you realize that Internet safety is vitally important for your children. I could post statistics, stories and facts to scare...
View ArticleCyber Bullying
Do we really know what is happening on our children’s devices when we aren’t looking? While cyber bullying may seem like a buzz phrase that will never impact your family, many children experience...
View ArticleOpen and Honest: Keys to Family Success in Remarriage
There’s nothing easy about divorce, especially when the marriage includes children. As life moves on and the healing process begins, many people begin to date and find happiness in a new relationship....
View Article27 Questions To Ask In Lieu of “How Was School Today?”
Ever ask your son or daughter “How was school today?” and they reply “fine,” or “good?” I know my kids do! Here are some other questions to ask to help you get conversation going. What made you laugh...
View ArticleParenting Angry Kids
By: Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Being the parent of a child who struggles with anger can be a frustrating, isolating experience. When our kids become angry, it’s easy to...
View ArticleWhat To Do When You Hear Your Child Is Being Bullied
Before we get started, here’s a touching and adorable anti-bullying ad Android ran during the Oscars. It will get you in the right frame of mind. Bullying is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad...
View ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety (part one)
by Grant Stenzel, LCPC If you are reading this article I am going to assume you realize that Internet safety is vitally important for your children. I could post statistics, stories and facts to scare...
View ArticleCyber Bullying
Do we really know what is happening on our children’s devices when we aren’t looking? While cyber bullying may seem like a buzz phrase that will never impact your family, many children experience...
View ArticleOpen and Honest: Keys to Family Success in Remarriage
There’s nothing easy about divorce, especially when the marriage includes children. As life moves on and the healing process begins, many people begin to date and find happiness in a new relationship....
View ArticleHow to Rival Sibling Rivalries
Siblings may share genes, but they are unique individuals. These differences may be noticed early on or much later in life, but either way, they often lead to fights. Sibling rivalry is normal – no...
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