The Thankful Teen

Have you wondered if the “Thankful Teen” is an endangered species? Do you worry that your teen is entitled? How often do you find yourself stuck in the “Gimmie game” with your teen?

Seven Simple Solutions for Strengthening your Relationship

Seven ways to strengthen your struggling relationship

The Right Amount of Freedom

As school starts your adolescent may be engaging in new activities such as driving, having a serious relationship or perhaps has a first job while managing school studies How do parents provide support and structure while letting go?

Let go of worry and notice the positive

Summer can bring lots of memories and fun times - fireworks, picnics and parties. Summer can also be very stressful and exhausting - busy schedules, not enough down time, grumpy kids, and arguments with your partner. Did you know when you are exhausted or stressed you are more likely to feel anxious and worried?

Loving the Good Enough Teen

Can you accept your teenager right now, today? Can you love your teen as you would have it they turned out the way you imagined? Acceptance is a necessary condition for guidance.

What should my role as a step-parent be?

Are you wondering what to do now that you are a step-parent? Not sure where you fit in...feel like you are not doing anything right... Here are some DO's and DONT's of being a step-parent.

Choices

Can you really choose not to choose?

9 Ways to show your teen you love them

While you may feel your teen is trying to push you away most days, here are some simple ways to show your teen that you do love them.

When bad things happen

How do we manage when bad things happen? How do we move forward from a crisis in our life?

Help! How do we know if it's time for counseling?

Have you been wondering if you and your partner should go to couples counseling? Here are some questions to consider.