Room to Roam: A Therapists Guide to Helping Kids Embrace Experiences Outside of the Home
Struggling to get your kids out the door? You’re not alone. By understanding their challenges, you can make it easier—and even fun. [read more]
Tis The Season: Managing Holiday Stress
Ready or not, Winter is here. Daylight time is becoming shorter, and when you are out-and-about, you see people busily preparing for the upcoming holidays. While the new fresh snow and anticipation of seeing family over the holidays is exciting and joyful for many, we also know that many people find the holiday season to [read more]
Family Boundaries and Communication with Outside Caregivers
We are expected to have good boundaries and follow social rules when invited into another person's home. We ring the doorbell, wait to be invited in, and then sit where we are told to sit. We don’t open the cupboards or wander around, and we usually find a way to give a compliment related to [read more]
Thanks, But No Thanks: Ideas for Handling Unwanted Advice
“You should really make sure your kid is wearing a hat, it’s windy out there…” “You and (your partner) really should start having a family soon or it may be too late.” “I can’t believe you bought a new car, don’t you know that used cars are a much better deal?” “That’s why you shouldn’t [read more]
Why So Many Teens Tell Me They Can’t Talk to Their Parents– How You Can Improve Communication with Your Teen
I often have parents come into my office and say, “My teen won’t talk to me.” I meet with the parent(s) and they discuss their concern about their child not opening up to them. They talk about the teen’s tendency to withdraw, and they wonder what is going on. I later meet with the teen [read more]
