Children
Articles
Working with Your Child's Temperament
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
This article accompanies Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage's five part radio series "Working with Your...
I have a WHAT?
As the Nationwide Insurance commercial proclaims, "Life comes at you fast," parents can find themselves...
Treasuring Children: Helping Children In Chronically Difficult Families
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families where addictions and chronic stress or conflict dwell are especially difficult for children to cope with...
On-Line Gaming: How Much is too Much?
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Article explores the explosion of the online gaming industry and the tough decisions parents have to make about...
Rebuilding After the Storm
August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...
Our Love Affair with Food
This article discusses forming healthy or unhealthy relationships with food at several stages in our development...
Supporting Safety In Our Schools
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Safety in the schools has become a major focus for parents and school officials. Based on an interview with an area...
How Can I Help My Child Deal with Bullying?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Real steps to help and "how to's" to deal with bullying.
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.
Broadcasts
Smooth Sailing with Tough Temperaments - #3487
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Does your child's behavior ever leave you scratching your head? Do you ever think why in the world is he doing...
Great Beginnings - 2 of 2 - #3486
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Starting school is a milestone for every child and parent whether it is starting school for the first time...
Great Beginnings - 1 of 2 - #3485
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Starting school is a milestone for every child and parent whether it is starting school for the first time...
An Audience of One - 2 of 2 - #3480
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
We can get caught up in the present and try to please those around us first. But we are called to be faithful to the...
An Audience of One - 1 of 2 - #3479
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
We can get caught up in the present and try to please those around us first. But we are called to be faithful to the...
Put an End to Bullying - 2 of 2 - #3482
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop...
Put an End to Bullying - 1 of 2 - #3481
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop...
The Talk - 2 of 2 #3431
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...
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...