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Children
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 resilient ...
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 ...
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 education, ...
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 can ...
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 ...
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Adolescents
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #1 of 3, #3321
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't ...
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #5 of 5, #3318
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed ...
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #3 of 5, #3316
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed ...
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #2 of 5, #3315
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed ...
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #1 of 5, #3314
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed ...
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #4 of 5, #3317
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed ...
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #2 of 2, #3320
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy ...
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #1 of 2, #3319
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy ...
Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #3 of 3, #3304
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to ...
Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #2 of 3, #3303
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to ...
