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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.

Christmas and Family Attachment

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Some children find attachment difficult. Adopted children may have an especially hard time attaching to parents and...

When A Father Dies - Preparing For The Holidays

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The death of a family member creates a kind of stress that one does not understand until they experience the loss...

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...

Christmas Shocking

Christmas this year may not happen as you picture it. When things do not go as planned, you may experience Christmas...

Coping with Change at Christmas

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Change is often difficult for families, but changes during the Christmas season can be especially tough. Article...

Managing Food Dilemmas During the Holidays

Food holds many meanings and memories for us, especially during the holiday season. This article offers practical...

Facing the Holidays Together

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Each year numerous couples and families struggle to keep pace with the expectations placed upon them from various...

You Don't Need (Much) Money for Fun!

Ten fun and free or low-cost ideas to beat cabin fever.

Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #2 of 3, #3278

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

Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series...

Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #1 of 3, #3277

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

Sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. In this 3 part series...

When Parents Fight, #1 of 2, #3275

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

The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the...

When Parents Fight, #2 of 2, 3276

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

The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the...

Respecting Yourself/Respecting Others #3 of 3, #3184

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda discusses the definition of respect based on Scripture. Outlined are beliefs that are manifested when one is...

Respecting Yourself/Respecting Others #2 of 3, #3183

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda discusses the definition of respect based on Scripture. Outlined are beliefs that are manifested when one is...

Respecting Yourself/Respecting Others #1 of 3, #3182

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Based on Scripture, Brenda defines the word respect and outlines beliefs that are manifested when one is not...

The Blame Block #2 of 2, #3109

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

The Blame Block #1 of 2, #3108

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda reveal insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

Blame #3105

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda talk about the dynamic of blame as well as identify the impact blame has on creating division in...