Parenting

Articles

Children
Kids with Fears: Get the Real Deal

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

We work a lot with children who have fears. There are many ways to help them through to calm, but the first step is...

When We Apologize

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Apologies are so easily thrown out that it becomes difficult to known when they are genuine. Brenda defines a few...

A Nice and Unique Conversation

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Just for the fun of it, here are a few questions (each one taking turns answering) that might make for a nice...

How Do I Look

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Moms and daughters often worry about how they look. Some girls report thinking about it ‘'constantly.” This...

More of Him

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

Several years ago, I ran into my friend, Pam, and her six children at the store. All six children were either in...

Fight for Your Right

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

We own our feelings, thoughts and behaviors. We do not own the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of others. But what...

The Model Parent

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

How do you define success as a parent? Is it a child who reads before kindergarten? A teenager who got into an Ivy...

Children, Shamed and Text Attacked

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Bullying attacks on children and teens is on the rise. This is something hard for adults to grasp at times. This...

EQ: What Emotional Intelligence Is and How to Develop It

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Emotional intelligence is integral to mental and relational health. Understanding emotions, their impact on...

Knowing IF and WHEN to Have Difficult Conversations

Laura Demetrician, M.S., LMFT

Difficult conversations can easily go awry. Learn some strategies to determine IF and WHEN to have a difficult...

12345678910 ... 2526

Broadcasts

Teaching Children Respect #1 of 2, #3180

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

These two programs outline the basic principles needed in the parenting process to ensure the attitude and behavior...

The Sexualization of Children #3 of 3, #3179

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda and Paul discuss the factors that influence the sexualization of children in our society. They also outline...

The Sexualization of Children #2 of 3, #3178

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Spina discusses the factors that influence the sexualization of children in our society. With Paul, Brenda...

The Sexualization of Children #1 of 3, #3177

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the factors that influence the sexualization of children in our society. They...

Why Do Children Misbehave? #3 of 3, #3113

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Humor, compassion, and real life situations are a part of the discussion as to how children connect with parents...

Why Do Children Misbehave? #2 of 3, #3112

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion continues as to how children connect with parents in bood ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are...

Why Do Children Misbehave? #1 of 3, #3111

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This program looks at how children connect with parents in good ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are...

Tired Parents of Tired Children #3095

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda Savage, Brenda Spina and guest, Bob Harmon discuss the challenge of a child who seems unable to receive comfort.

Denial of Belonging #3091

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

People cut other people off emotionally sometimes with no thought or care. This causes serious pain in others...

People Need To Know They Belong #3090

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Belonging is key for a person's sense of existence. This important reality is discussed in detail.

123456789

Wisdom