May 27, 2020

Teens & Road Rage

  Road rage and teens isn’t exactly a match made in heaven. As parents, we know that teens sometimes have judgment issues. We also know how […]
May 25, 2020

Parental Alienation

  Parental alienation (PA) is an old problem, even though many people don’t know what it is until it happens to them. In brief, parental alienation is a family dynamic in […]
May 25, 2020

Get Grounded

  When life is stressful, finding a way to unwind is crucial. Grounding (or earthing) is a new method of reconnecting with the earth while possibly seeing some […]
May 25, 2020

Tide Pods

  As if there weren’t enough dangers to worry about in your teen’s life, ingesting laundry detergent seems to be among the new concerns. Although not actually a drug in the traditional […]
May 4, 2020

What is sextortion?

  Scary or Smart While many children venture safely through social media platforms, some have been subjected to frightening experiences. Children are very susceptible to becoming victim to online criminal behavior, ranging from bullying, stalking and sexual harassment, to child sexual exploitation and “sextortion”. You […]
May 4, 2020

Adolescent Cannabis Use

With legalization of marijuana occurring in multiple states, there has been an increased focus on the impact legally available marijuana will have on adolescents. There has also […]
May 4, 2020

Boundaries & Blended Families

    For blended families, there is excitement, anticipation and hope for starting over as they embark on their new life together. Those of us who have weathered the storm of divorce […]
May 4, 2020

Family Meetings

  With today’s hectic pace of life for both parents and children, families rarely take time to sit down together to make important decisions about family issues. As a result, plans are made quickly and often solely by the […]
May 4, 2020

Take the Bore Out of Chores

  Having trouble getting your kids to do housework? Make chore day more fun with these unique ideas: Put on your favorite playlist on, and pick […]