Adolescents
Articles
Children and Attachment Wounds
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Early trauma in a child’s life can result in attachment wounds in your child. Article describes how a specialized...
Trails of Trouble - Children and School Performance
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses the many feelings parents and children face as a result of school challenges.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school...
Parent/Teacher Allies: Being Your Child’s Advocate
Parents and teachers make a great team for supporting your child! Being your child's advocate at school can help...
The Notebook
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores a ritual families can participate in at Christmas. This ritual is one that helps members of...
Suicide Prevention: Making the Connection
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Suicide is a very complex subject and is usually not about death at all but rather about wanting to stop the pain...
What I Wish More Men Knew
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Men often do not know things like how much delight their children take in them. Here a therapist who has seen...
Powerful Dads and Pretty Daughters
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Dads have a tremendous amount of influence in the lives of their daughters. This article outlines the ways in which...
Boys to Men - Normal Developmental Markers
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the normal developmental changes boys go through in adolescence from ages 13-15. It...
Moms' To Do List
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...
Broadcasts
The Talk - 1 of 2 #3430
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this two part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage provide parents with information on how to talk to...
Controlling the Chaos - 2 of 2 #3425
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...
Controlling the Chaos - 1 of 2 #3424
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...
Building Confidence and Values in Children - 5 of 5 #3420
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the...
Building Confidence and Values in Children - 4 of 5 #3419
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the...
Building Confidence and Values in Children - 3 of 5 #3418
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the...
Building Confidence and Values in Children - 2 of 5 #3417
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the...
Building Confidence and Values in Children - 1 of 5 #3416
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the...
Everyone is Welcome - 2 of 2 #3410
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...
Everyone is Welcome - 1 of 2 #3409
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...
