If you’re going to survive being part of the Sandwich Generation (caring for both your kids & your parents), you’re going to need some help.
Community Trauma: How the Events in Ferguson Touch Us All
The events in Ferguson are traumatic not only for his family but for the community at large. It’s important to recognize the effect it can have on all of us.
5 Myths about Depression and Suicide
In the wake of Robin William’s death, depression & suicide are the topics of most conversations. Here are some things you should know about these topics.
Preparing for a New School Year as a Family
It’s important to prepare for a new school year as a family. Family meetings, schedules, goals- these will help you start the school year right.
Managing the Back to School Blues
Back to school can be a difficult time of transition for both parents and kids. Here are some ideas for helping your kids (and yourself) through this time.
Attachment and Detachment: Finding a Balance for Your Relationships
The hallmark of healthy attachment to another person is marked by safety in the relationship. Showing concern for others, enjoying spending time with them, and feeling connected— these are all elements of healthy attachment. There is permission to be one’s own self without fear of judgment.
Smartphones & Parenting: Not So Smart
The use of smartphones has become an essential part of everyday life. Checking work emails, surfing the web, using the newest apps to make your life simpler, or doing the oh so popular texting others to stay connected— these are just a few amazing functions of the smartphone. Parents tend to rely on their smartphones to communicate with their children, synchronize schedules, and even keep tabs on daily assignments and grades.
The Growing Parent: Trauma in the Media (Part 7)
There are a number of different things we parents can do to help minimize our children’s fears, as I’ve noted in the previous posts, but more than most anything else our children need a sense of security. For a child to know their parents are there to take care of him has the propensity to create a stable platform for him to build off of and excel.
The Growing Parent: You Don’t Have to Have All the Answers
It can be a humbling moment for a prideful parent to admit that he doesn’t have an answer for his children’s questions. It is inevitable though.
Social Media Really Does Make You Feel Connected
Social media has exploded over the past decade and has become an essential way of staying informed and connected to others on a global level. Many of your friends, family members, and business contacts thrive within this platform due to its accessibility and range to reach others. Facebook’s statistics alone show 12% of our global population are users.