COMMUNICATING WITH ADULT CHILDREN You have obviously known your kids their entire lives. Yet you wonder why communicating now that they are adults can feel so challenging. When adult kids are with their parents, they might feel like they have… Read More »COMMUNICATING WITH ADULT CHILDREN
The following poem about childhood experiences depicts my philosophy of bestpractices for raising psychologically healthy children. It espouses the value of fosteringcreativity and allowing children to breathe and play freely. It also emphasizes theimportance of parents offering guidance and security.… Read More »Let Kids Be Kids
Celebrate Family Life Through Parent Consultations Are children overprogrammed? Parents will often consult with me as a psychologist. They will ask how to best help theirchild but that their child is too busy to attend therapy. Their child is involved… Read More »Celebrate Family Life through Parent Consultations
What Type of Mother are You What do you think of when someone discusses mothers? Often, the intention regards abiological parent. In reality the role is much broader. Different types of mothers emergethrough family structure, life circumstances, and social roles,… Read More »What Type of Mother are You
Psychology of Co-parenting What is co-parenting? When we think of co-parenting, the image conjured tends to be conflict between twoadults, whether in a relationship or separate situation. However, even in the best in-tactrelationships, parents can have differing views on how… Read More »Psychology of Co-parenting
Why Reading to Children is so Important When I consult with parents, I often recommend that it is very important for them read totheir children, especially at bedtime. While it makes sense that reading to them supportsvital learning, the significance… Read More »Why Reading to Children is so Important
How Parent Consultations Can Help a Child Who Does Not Attend Therapy Why might it be difficult to schedule therapy appointments for a child? When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially, therapy is oftenrecommended as a valuable support.… Read More »How Parent Consultations Can Help a Child Who Does Not Attend Therapy
Parents Role in Shaping their Children’s Behaviors Why is it psychologically important for parents to have a significant role inshaping their children’s behavior? We all know that parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s behaviors,attitudes, and emotional development.… Read More »Parents Role in Shaping Their Children’s Behaviors
Mothers are Influential Parenting may be one of the most important influences on a child’s life. This article willfocus on mothers. When we think of mothers, the image we often celebrate is one of amother holding her child lovingly in… Read More »Mothers are Influential
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month A time to focus on prevention and protection. What can you do?The following information is easily accessible on the Internet:You should report suspected child abuse or neglect immediately, or as soon aspractically possible, if you… Read More »April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
