We have all been there – Your newborn crying into the wee hours of the night – Your toddler screaming because he can’t have the package of gummies for breakfast – Your first grader getting bullied at school – Your fourth grader lying about completing his homework – Your eighth grader experimenting with drugs – Your […]
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When Your Teen Comes Out
Your teen just told you he/she is gay. As a parent you may feel surprised, grateful they trusted you to tell you or you may feel confused, sad, but whatever you feel, first focus on your child. Let’s understand first what your teen is going through – The 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report, the largest study […]
What Are Boundaries?
It is likely that you are already familiar with boundaries in your life, although, you may refer to them as something else. Rules, laws, rituals, guidelines, limits, and goals are all different ways to describe boundaries. But what are they exactly? Boundaries are the limits you place with yourself and with others in relation to […]
Baby It’s Hot Outside
“If June was this hot, what will it be like in July and August?” “I mean, I like it hot, but not this hot.” “It’s so hot the chickens are laying hard boiled eggs!” “I’m melting!” Just about everywhere I go, I hear the collective grumbling about our early hot weather. We joke about ice […]
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking to our kids about sex can feel uncomfortable. That is why it is good to start early with age-appropriate facts about sex that evolve over time. Talking about sex with your kid (and it will be about more than discussing actual intercourse) is important for your children to develop healthy sexual attitudes and safe […]
Intimacy Troubles in Your Relationship
Many couples go through a period of time where they find that they are less than satisfied with their intimacy in their relationship. They used to have great intimacy and somehow it changed. Many couples can’t figure out why it changed and how to get it back. While it is normal to have phases and […]
