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July 13, 2020

Blended Family

Blended Family  According to a 2009 survey by the Marriage and Religion Research Institute, which specializes in social science data and research, only 47 percent of […]
July 13, 2020

Cultivating Talent, Building Self-Esteem

  I love musical theatre. It’s my interest and passion. However, when my 7-year-old daughter turned to me during a live performance of “The Wizard of Oz” and said she wanted to be on stage performing, I thought she […]
July 10, 2020

The Reality of Teen Suicide

  From Real-Life Trauma to TV Drama: Don’t Give Up! The Reality of Teen Suicide We’ve all seen it: The melancholy teen push to the brink, […]
July 8, 2020

Manipulation and Parenting

  Walking hand-in-hand with conditional love is manipulation. The message here is that love is given as a conditional reward, rather than the natural expression of […]
July 3, 2020

Making Joint Custody Work

Pearls & Perils Learn the blueprint for making joint custody work Establishing custody rights is a decision that can critically affect the life of your child. […]
July 1, 2020

Planting the Seed

  If you’re looking for a way to “grow” family relationships, look to your green thumb. Gardening creates a bounty of memories, encourages communication and develops […]
June 26, 2020

Bad Habit or Addiction

  Bad Habit or Addiction: How to Tell the Difference   “Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,”  says Nowinski. “Generally, they creep up on […]
June 24, 2020

Think Your Child May Be Using Drugs?

Signs of the Times Think your child or teen may be using drugs? The following behaviors can be warning signs of problems related to alcohol or […]
June 22, 2020

Idle Minds, Unhealthy Choices

  “Hey, can you take me to the mall?”   “Can I borrow the car?”  “I’m bored. I need something to do!”  Idle minds can lead to […]