December 30, 2020
Trauma and Substance Abuse As psychologists who work with adolescents, parents often ask us, “Why did my child get involved with drinking and/or drugs?” Teens commonly report they initiate drug […]
November 20, 2020
Junior high is a critical time in a child’s life, especially when it comes to underage drinking and alcohol abuse. When children reach this stage in […]
October 16, 2020
Open Communication= Thriving Kids Divorce can be emotionally trying for all members of the family, but before parents can help their children, they must first take […]
September 21, 2020
Preventing Injuries and Burnout Taking a break from a sport not only prevents debilitating overuse injuries, but also helps prevent burnout. “We recommend having at least […]
September 2, 2020
We all know kids face various pressures, but we moms have our own set of them, too. Certainly our days of peer pressure are in […]
August 15, 2020
Nurture Integrity To help you nurture integrity in your children’s lives and help them appreciate it in others, here are some suggestions: Conversation starters Even conversations with young children can start […]
July 22, 2020
Recharging the Family Connection Welcome the lazy days of summer and rediscover the power of family. Summer break is finally here even though with the Covid-19 […]
June 10, 2020
Necessary Skills for New Drivers Put a brand new driver behind the wheel of a car and say to them, “Make a right turn here.” But […]
June 5, 2020
The Nature vs. Nurture Debate Genetics, early life experiences and environmental factors all play a role in addiction. “Roughly speaking, 50 percent of the contributors to […]
