The holidays bring a lot of great things with them. Many of us get to enjoy special treats, extra time with family (which may or may not be a treat) and time off work. For many of us it truly is the MOST wonderful time of the year. However, for some, this is the most …
If your social media of choice is anything like my own, you’ve been seeing a lot of opinions lately, generally shared with some level of defense, certitude, and even shaming towards all who may disagree. Like it or not, your children are hearing and talking about these topics as well, and facing their own social …
Let’s Talk: Children, touchy topics, and figuring out just what to say Read More
Do you feel like your kids listen to you? Do you want your kids to talk to you more? Do you feel like there is too much conflict in your family? If so, this blog may point you in the right direction. Parenting in the Sandy, UT area or anywhere these days can be very …
This is part 3 in a blog series dedicated to helping parents help their teens and children become more resilient. Part 1 about Resilience & Competence is linked here, and part 2 about Confidence & Connection is linked here. Two more qualities that help people become more resilient to the stressors and demands of life …
One thing that drives my parents’ generation batty is cell phone use at the dinner table. In their day families conversed during meals. Meal time was a chance for family connection, for kids to share about the events of the day, how they were doing in school, and for everyone to stay aware of what …
I had a goal. My toddler and I were going to scale the steep hill in front of our house. I wanted to have a “productive” morning, and in my mind, getting fresh air and exercise would be “productive”. I put on my work out clothes, smeared sun block all over my daughter’s face, and …
The number of step-families or blended families in the U.S. is rapidly increasing over the years. I cannot say an exact number of these types of families because there is so much variance on these statistics, but it is clear that this number will continue to grow as time goes on. The other number that …
When Two Families Become One Family: Blended Families Read More
As in the title, Marriage and Family Therapists are not only trained and work with couples but they help families as well. In some situations, part of marriage therapy includes helping parents not only grow closer and stronger together but also help in making their entire family healthier and learn how to connect with their …
Connecting with our Children – Helping our Children Feel Loved and Safe Read More
Here we go! We are in the final countdown, as my kids are making sure I am aware, and I know this next week is going to be hectic, but also wonderful. I have not bought any gifts yet but that is not what I plan on doing this final weekend before the holiday. I …
If you have children, you may have wondered at a time when they were struggling, “What does my child need, and how can I help him or her get those needs met?” For parents with children who have dealt with divorce, you may wonder, “How can I help my child survive a devastating divorce, and …
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