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Raising A Teenager CAN Be Joyful
Raising a teenager can be an incredibly joyful experience for parents. While it is not without its challenges, there are many reasons why having a teenager in the house brings immense joy and fulfillment. One of the primary reasons why raising a teenager is joyful is...
Are You A “Good Enough” Parent?
Here’s a question that every parent has asked themselves at one time or another. Am I a “good enough” parent? Sure we’d love to be a perfect parent, but let’s be real! We all make mistakes. The real question is how do we measure how well we are parenting? What does...
How To Find Quality Time With Teens
What exactly is "quality time with teens?" Is it having deep conversations together? Or listening to them share their hopes and dreams? Yes, those are quality times, but there's really so much more to quality time together. Think of your closest relationships....
One on One Time: Spring Ideas
Doesn’t everyone love Spring? Sure it can be messy, rainy and sometimes cold, but mostly Spring is exciting because things are growing again and Summer is just around the corner. Face it, there’s excitement in the air during this season. So why not harness that...
Easy Way to Stop Negative Thinking
Is Negative Thinking A Problem? My son struggles with negative thinking and it hurts as a parent to hear him say these things. He constantly says, “I’m not good enough.” “No one cares about me.” “I just suck.” It breaks my heart as a mom to hear him saying these...
Raising A Child With Anxiety? How To Find The Joy!
It drains your energy. There are days of tears, yelling, and frustration. But there are also days of peace, happiness, and pure joy. In those darkest moments, you need to look for the light, to find that small piece of happiness to pull you through. There is...
Visualize Your Child Coping With Anxiety And Big Emotions!
Let’s take a look into the future! Visualize your child coping with anxiety and their big emotions. What does that look like? How would life change for them? You probably have no problem imagining your child gaining new skills in sports, school, music, and other...
“My Child Needs Therapy!” What To Do While You Wait
How can I help my child at home while they are on a waitlist for therapy? It’s so hard to wait. Sometimes it can be up to six months before your child can see a professional. If your child needs therapy, you get stuck thinking there’s nothing you can do. That is so...
Need Parenting Help? Online Courses Are An Easy Solution
Could you use some help with your parenting? It isn’t easy, and everyone needs parenting help at some point. But when you need help, it is hard to know where to turn. More and more parents are looking to online courses for answers to their parenting questions. ...
Why Are Family Dinners Important?
Everyone is so busy these days. And eating together as a family becomes difficult to arrange. So, why are family dinners so important? There are many reasons why sitting together at the table for a family meal is essential. The benefits are physical, mental and...