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Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The various stages of a child's growth create numerous needs as well as avenues in which a parent can help the...
Kids in the Wheelbarrow: Cultivating Trust in the Home
Explore your definition of trust, discover what trust means in your home, and begin to cultivate a trusting...
Why Do Children Misbehave? What Do They Get Out of It?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Children misbehave for several reasons. Want to know the underlying main reasons why they misbehave? That is what...
Mealtime Tips - Make it Happen!
Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.
Happy Kids, Peaceful Parents
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Nature is filled with the very nature of God Himself. Article explains how God can use His creation for uniting...
Gifts of the Heart: Ideas for Giving at Christmas
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses how families can be creative about giving during times of economic shortages.
Let There Be Peace in the Home: Helping Children Manage Stress During the Holiday Season
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Children are just as vulnerable to experiencing holiday stress as adults. This article gives parents nine practical...
Managing Food Dilemmas During the Holidays
Food holds many meanings and memories for us, especially during the holiday season. This article offers practical...
You Don't Need (Much) Money for Fun!
Ten fun and free or low-cost ideas to beat cabin fever.
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...