Adolescents
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Scared of My Daughter's Friends
A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding parenting concerns when a adolescent daughter connects with ...
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 ...
A Parent's Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Broadcasts
Powerful Dads, Pretty Daughters, #3394
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The father daughter relationships is distinctly different than other relationships in the family. Join Christine as ...
Powerful Dads, Pretty Daughters, #3393
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The Father daughter relationship is distinctly different in that father's have the opportunity to imprint their ...
An Encouraging Word Goes a Long Way, #3401
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss how influential parents can be in helping their ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #6 of 6, #3400
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
ike adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #5 of 6, #3399
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #4 of 6, #3398
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #3 of 6, #3397
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #2 of 6, #3396
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #1 of 6, #3395
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words ...
Moms' To Do List, #3 of 3, #3377
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. In this three part series, ...
