by Amanda Samuels | Aug 10, 2020 | Children, General
We are all in this together! I keep hearing that, but never have I felt more alone. I am a social person, I thrive on the connections I share with my family, friends, and co-workers. I know this is heavy- so let me explain. Yesterday was a really hard day for me, and...
by Rachel Hines | Aug 2, 2020 | Children
Agonizing over screen time is one of the many modern-day parenting challenges—and not without reason. Screen usage among teenagers in the United States exceeds more than seven hours per day, on average, and this figure does not include screen usage related to school...
by Kristen Neal | May 3, 2020 | Children, Relationships
Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. The most famous televised blended family is the Brady Bunch, which aired from 1969 to 1974, years before blended families became the modern norm it is today. Blended families are nothing short of complicated. Many issues...
by Kristen Neal | May 3, 2020 | Addictions, Children
Being a parent of a teen is a hard job. Insert readily available drugs and a need to experiment – the job just became that much harder. Some of you may have a kid that is already actively using marijuana and some may be wondering how to talk to your teen about...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 18, 2020 | Children, General
Schools across America have been closed for up to 3 weeks now, meaning parents get to play the teacher role. For many of you, you are juggling working from home, cleaning, cooking, and guiding your kids through their daily lesson plans. While each school district has...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 17, 2020 | Children, General
When hearing your child recounting sessions, it may seem like you’re spending your hard-earned money for a stranger to just play games or baby-sit your child. Why Play therapy? Where do games and activities fit into the therapeutic process? It’s normal for...