Adolescents
Articles
Everyone is Welcome!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...
Controlling the Chaos
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...
Overcoming Self-sabotaging Behaviors
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
While we are all capable of self-sabotage, some individuals are more vulnerable to self-defeating behavior. It is...
If We Always Encourage Kids, Aren’t We Raising Weaklings?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Describes how, when and why to encourage children. Some parents are concerned that too much self esteem can ruin a...
The Golden Rule for Cyberspace
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Most of our teens know how to work with technology but few realize how technology works. As parents and educators...
Building Confidence and Values in Children
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...
Your Behavior is Not Acceptable but YOU I Love
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Separating the deed from the doer: It is tempting to label a child or adult by their behavior. Bad behavior is...
Just Love Them
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Our children are not perfect, and neither are we. Sometimes their behavior may leave us scratching our heads or...
Transitions
Linda Hillary M.S., NCC, LPC
A new school year... Returning to school may not be so "carefree."
Perfectionism and the Parent-Child Relationship
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In the parent-child relationship, perfectionism sets up unrealistic standards of behavior and performance for the...
Broadcasts
Ministering to a Grieving Child, #6 of 6, #3400
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Moms' To Do List, #2 of 3, #3376
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. This article offers...
Moms' To Do List, #1 of 3, #3375
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. This article offers...
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #3 of 3, #3361
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school...
