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You Don't Need (Much) Money for Fun!

Ten fun and free or low-cost ideas to beat cabin fever.

Money Through The Ages: Changing Our Generational Views

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Our generational family history can influence our current views on money for ourselves and for our families. This...

Entitlement, Money and Families

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article describes what entitlement means and how families send messages to their children about money and...

Working with Your Child's Temperament

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

This article accompanies Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage's five part radio series "Working with Your...

Teens and Media Violence

This article describes how television, video games, and film violence affects teens, how parents can help protect...

I have a WHAT?

As the Nationwide Insurance commercial proclaims, "Life comes at you fast," parents can find themselves...

The Push/Pull of Adolescence

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the...

To Rescue or Not, That is the Question

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article explores ways in which parents rescue their adolescent children and ways to weigh the decision whether...

Blended Families and Teens

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Blended families can be challenging for everyone, especially a teenager. Article describes these challenges and...

What Teens Want Parents to Understand

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

Some teens believe that parents "don't get it" or "just don't understand." Recently, I asked...