February 18, 2022

Power Struggle

Setting boundaries—whether that means a rule about no sweets after dinner, a 9 p.m. sharp bedtime, or a restriction on dating until age 16—is daunting for […]
February 17, 2022

Girls Bully Too

Most studies about bullying focus on boys as aggressors, but GIRLS can be bullies too!  And when girls bully,  it can be an entirely different beast! […]
February 14, 2022

Entitlement-Free Tweens

Entitlement-free tweens tend to have parents who have been more authoritative in their parenting style. Rather than trying to be their child’s friend, the “cool” parent, […]
February 12, 2022

MASK’s Need-to-Know Tips

Ongoing conversation and check ins on these topics are critical to incorporate into your parenting style. Here are 4 tips to add to your dialogue and […]
February 11, 2022

‘Recharge your batteries’

  So, how does a parent raise an “entitlement-free” child? First, Keefe says, accept that not only is parenting today probably more challenging than it’s ever […]
February 9, 2022

 Adverse Childhood Experiences

 Adverse Childhood Experiences our child may have been through. ACEs Research and Behavioral Health Research has demonstrated a strong relationship between ACEs, substance use disorders, and […]
February 6, 2022

Abusive Teenage Relationships

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. As I wrote the last sentence I paused to reflect on the following facts: 1- it’s very sad that […]
February 4, 2022

Sunday Dinner

  Today’s typical family tends to follow a brutal schedule—one in which work, school and extracurricular activities consume nearly all of Monday through Friday, and errands […]
February 3, 2022

Natural Strategies

  Someone once said, having a child is like having a piece of your heart out walking around. Our fierce love fuels the need to protect […]