Why Parents Should Model Responsible Behavior Why is it important for parents to model responsible behavior? Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s behavior and values, particularly through modeling responsible behavior. As a psychologist, I concur with Dr. Brenna Hicks who stated,“… children are like sponges that absorb everything… Read More »Why Parents Should Model Responsible Behavior
The Benefits of Parenting Consultations When are parenting consultations beneficial? There are times when it is beneficial for parents to reach out for professional guidance when they have concerns about their child’s well-being. There are a variety of indicators. Perhaps… Read More »The Benefits of Parenting Consultations
Yes, Dads Are That Important! The psychological importance of mothers and fathers cannot be overstated, as they play a significant role in shaping their children’s emotional and cognitive development. This article will focus on dads in particular. Dads really do… Read More »Dads Are Important
Is Negative Parenting Reversible? What type of job is parenting? How did we learn how to parent? Some of us may have babysat or worked as camp counselors when we were teens. A few of us may have read a… Read More »Is Negative Parenting Reversible?
The Grandparent Advantage There is a joke that grandchildren are our reward for not “killing” our children. It truly is a wonderful feeling to hold the next generation in your arms. How do grandchildren impact grandparents? Grandchildren can have significant… Read More »The Grandparent Advantage
High Hopes When your child was born, you had high hopes that your baby would be perfect in every way – medically, physically, and psychologically. As your child develops, it may seem that one of these areas is not as… Read More »High Hopes
Why Are My Kids So Different? I love them the same. How did they turn out so differently? We are the same parents with all of them. It is a quandary, isn’t it? Well, your children are different because they… Read More »Why Are My Kids So Different?
Playfulness for Everyone When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. One of my favorite sayings is “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. There are so many different types of adversities whether war, death, illness, divorce, challenging children, accidents, finances,… Read More »Playfulness for Everyone
Nothing Works?? “I have tried everything as a parent with my kids, but NOTHING works.” “I can’t get my kids to stop fighting, and they are SO disrespectful.” “I can’t get my kids to brush their teeth.” I know parenting… Read More »Nothing Works??
The Value of Halloween for Children What is the value of Halloween for children? Some things are spooky. Some are scary. Even so, some are fun and silly. There is candy to beg for, maybe some tricks, too. There is… Read More »The Value of Halloween for Children
