Parenting
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Adult Children
Hellos and Goodbyes
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Helpful thoughts for parents, young people, and families for a child's movement into adulthood. Transition from youth ...
Launching Adolescents: A Family Affair
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Launching Adolescents describes some of the difficulties young adults face as they plan to launch from their homes ...
Twenty Something
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In this article, Christine outlines common struggles of ...
Surprise, Surprise: Not Everyone Likes Their Family Christmas
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Family gatherings are not always pleasant. We may not even like our family. What is the difference between like and ...
Myths About Sexual Abuse
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
As familiar as we may all think we are with the existence and impact of sexual abuse, there is nothing that diminishes ...
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 resilient ...
Overcoming Self-sabotaging Behaviors
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
While we are all capable of self-sabotage, some individuals are more vulnerable to self-defeating behavior. It is ...
Your Behavior is Not Acceptable but YOU I Love
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Separating the deed from the doer: It is tempting to label a child or adult by their behavior. Bad behavior is ...
Just Love Them
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Our children are not perfect, and neither are we. Sometimes their behavior may leave us scratching our heads or ...
