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Pick your Battles: Peer and Parent Pressure

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Peer pressure is real, and parents receive few tips on how to manage themselves and their children in the peer...

"The Talk"

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

The mere thought of having "the talk" about sexuality with their children often makes parents shudder and...

Encouraging the Growth Mindset in Children

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Parents naturally want the best for their children and can be instrumental in helping their children become...

Preparing for the School Year

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Families enjoy the change summer schedules bring. It seems families adjust to the summer schedule then quickly find...

Bullying in Preschool? Yes, Preschool!

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Bullying is not just a problem for the older child. Preschoolers also experience bullying both as the victim and...

The Excitement and Challenge of Beginning School

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Beginning school can be exciting and challenging for children and parents alike. In this article, Christine Vander...

Everyone is Welcome!

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...

Controlling the Chaos

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...

How to Talk about Trauma and Loss with Children

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This article gives tips and insight for adults in explaining trauma and loss to children. Important points and...

If We Always Encourage Kids, Aren’t We Raising Weaklings?

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Describes how, when and why to encourage children. Some parents are concerned that too much self esteem can ruin a...

Mealtime Tips and Helpful Hints, #1 of 2, #3296

Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.

Working with Your Child's Temperament, #5 of 5, #3292

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series...

Working with Your Child's Temperament, #4 of 5, #3291

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series...

Working with Your Child's Temperament, #3 of 5, #3290

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series...

Working with Your Child's Temperament,, #2 of 5, #3289

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series...

Working with Your Child's Temperament, #1 of 5, #3288

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series...

Women and Money, #2 of 2, #3283

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds...

Women and Money, #1 of 2, #3282

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds...

Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #3 of 3, #3279

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series...

Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #2 of 3, #3278

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series...