Articles
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 children steal is foundational to knowing how to respond in discipline.
Life Transitions
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores the task adolescents and their families face when leaving home. It describes the delicate balance between support and autonomy parents must give their emerging adult.
Five Strategies for Encouraging Teens to Grow Beyond Childhood
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses five strategies for encouraging teenagers to grow beyond their childhood behaviors and expectations.
Teens and Anger
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes how easy it is for parents and teens to get into highly charged arguments and what important points to remember in order to resolve the battle.
Parents Guide to Lingo on the Internet
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The benefits and dangers of the internet are becoming more apparent as time passes. Parents have the increasingly difficult task of protecting their children and adolescents from the dangers. Here you will find some of the common uses of letters and symbols by kids as they communicate with one another.
A Parent’s Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling rivalry and helping children develop positive life long relationships with their siblings.
Scared of My Daughter's Friends
A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding parenting concerns when a adolescent daughter connects with friends that seem unhealthy for her.
My Child Won't Go To School
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
School phobia, a severe stress response toward school is a very perplexing condition. Suddenly a child simply will not go to school and becomes unusually forceful in their not wanting to go into the school routine. Unusual crying, sitting down, not moving, screaming, running away from the parent, refusal to leave the car to go into the school, are some of the symptoms in this condition. This article gives a thorough overview of the condition and ideas of what to do with school phobia.
Who I Am In Christ
Author Unknown, Edited by Brenda Spina, M.S.,LMFT, LPC
Knowing how God sees us and what we have available with Him is important in the developmental process of being His child. What follows are scriptures that identify who we are, what we have, and the things we can do when we believe the truth of His Word.
Ten Ways to "Train Up A Child"
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parenting is hard. Raising children in today's world is a juggling act for most people when trying to do a good job of applying God’s word."Ten Ways…"gives a real map of behavior for parents to follow as they seek to be a good parent. The admonition to "raise up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it" is fleshed out in this article in practical and moment by moment ways.
Don'ts For Parents and Enablers
Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There is tremendous difficulty for parents or spouses when their child or spouse becomes involved in the abuse of drugs, alcohol or addiction of any sort. This handout outlines how to clarify who is responsible for what and provides practical steps in approaching your child or spouse.
Validation is Not Agreement
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the difference between validating another person's communication and agreeing with it. Examples are given.
Answering Jesus' Call
Whitney Stager, M.S.
This article helps the reader make decisions about when it is important to act on Jesus' call and to be open to His timing.
Broadcasts
What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #1 of 3, #851
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Chores provide a sense of belonging in the family. Each child desires to contribute to the well-being of the family in their own unique way. Chore provide a sense of belonging and helping in the family. Start them early and you will circumvent your children feeling left out.
What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #2 of 3, #852
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Household chores, when allowed to be age appropriate, help children grow. Chores provide children with much needed skills relationally, physically, and emotionally.
Parents and Teens in Transition #1 of 3, #2095
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The family dynamics change when teens are in periods of transition. Reasons and solutions for parents of teens who take a turn for the worse.
Parents and Teens in Transition #2 of 3, #2096
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Continued discussion of the changes in the family dynamics when teens are in periods of transition.
Parents and Teens in Transition #3 of 3, #2097
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion continues of the changes in the family dynamics when teens are in periods of transition. Bringing God into the relationship is explored.
Children Never Get Over Divorce #3084
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Based on her book, "Proverbs For The Family", Lynda reveals the real feelings children have when their parents divorce.
Why Children Steal #2 of 2, #3165
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the possible causes as well as responses needed to help children/ teenagers return to a place of honesty.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #2 of 6, #3261
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series, featuring Suzan Myhre, discusses the normal development and struggles of teens as well as the response parents have to these change. Those responses can either encourage or discourage our teens from turning their hearts to God.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #3 of 6, #3262
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series, featuring Suzan Myhre, focuses on the normal development and struggles of teens as well as responses parents have to these changes. Those responses can either encourage or discourage our teens from turning their hearts to God.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #4 of 6, #3263
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series featuring Suzan Myhre, focuses on the normal development and struggles of teens as well as responses parents have to these changes. Those responses can either encourage or discourage out teens from turning their hearts to God.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #5 of 6, #3264
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series, featuring Suzan Myhre, focuses on the normal development and struggles of teens as well as the responses parents have to these changes. Those responses can either encourage or discourage our teens from turning their hearts to God.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #6 of 6, #3265
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series, featuring Suzan Myhre, focuses on the normal development and struggles of teens as well as the responses parents have to these changes. Those responses can either encourage or discourage our teens from turning their hearts to God.
Why Children Steal #1 of 2, #3164
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the possible causes as well as responses needed to help children/ teenagers return to a place of honesty.
Launching Your Adolescent #1 of 3, #3257
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre discribe the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish to make that successful as well as pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Launching Your Adolescent #2 of 3, #3258
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre describe the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish in order to make leaving home successful. Also discussed are the pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Launching Your Adolescent #3 of 3, #3259
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre describe the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish to make this transition successful. Also discussed are pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Turning Your Teens Off or Over to God #1 of 6, #3260
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This series features Suzan Myhre focusing on the normal development and struggles of teens. Also presented are the responses parents have to these changes. Those response can either encourage or discourage our teens from turning their hearts to God.
Proactive Parenting That Minimizes Sibling Rivalry, #3 of 3, #3279
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, Christine and Lynda discuss practical ways that parents can be proactive in minimizing sibling rivalry and help their children to have positive lifelong relationships.
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 family are derived. When parents have the habit of fighting with each other fiercely or frequently, children may be negatively impacted. In this series of broadcasts, Christine and Lynda discuss the impact and offer suggestions to help parents.
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 family are derived. When parents have the habit of fighting with each other fiercely or frequently, children may be negatively impacted. In this series of broadcasts, Christine and Lynda discuss the impact and offer suggestions to help parents.
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, Christine and Lynda discuss practical ways that parents can be proactive in minimizing sibling rivalry and help their children to have positive lifelong relationships.
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, Christine and Lynda discuss practical ways that parents can be proactive in minimizing sibling rivalry and help their children to have positive lifelong relationships.
