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Parents Modeling Faith
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Every parent seeks to passon their faith. Taking a look at one example in scripture, we see how the everyday...
Building Self Esteem
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There isn't a parent I know who doesn't want to be a part of helping their child grow up feeling good about who they...
When Children Steal
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There isn't a parent on earth who enjoys the idea of their child stealing. Understanding the possible reasons that...
Communicating With Kids (and Adults!)
Practical tips are provided to help children pair emotions with words and a specific technique is described to...
Teaching Children About Feelings
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Children need help in identifying what emotion they feel just as much as we do as adults. Here are some guidelines...
Attachment Wounds: Ten Steps That Heal
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Childhood story illustrating bonding and attachment wounds and ten steps for healing
Parenting Perspectives on Behavior and Bonding
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
A child's oppostional behavior may indicate emotional pain. Article explores larger perspectives, including need...
Faith of Our Children: A Model for Home Devotions
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Building a child's Christian faith is a foundational piece in "training up a child in the way he should...
For Shame, For Shame: How to End Shaming When Disciplining
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The power and influence of parents is great; keeping the parent-child relationship in its proper place
Reclaim the Sabbath
How to reclaim the Sabbath for your family by learning ways to build in important "down-time" on Sundays...
