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...
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...
