Starting school at summer’s end can be both exciting, and a bit scary, particularly for those starting Kindergarten. Children are leaving behind comfort and familiarity of…
Women’s Wellness Retreat 1/27/18
During this six hour relaxing retreat, you will rotate through three different workshops focusing on mind, body, and spirit wellness, presented by three experts in their…
Lessons From My Parents
The best parenting advice didn’t come from text books, graduate school courses, or workshops. It came from being parented by two great people. Here are some…
Helping Your Child Through Friendship Changes
As children get older, it is natural for friendships to change. Children develop socially at different rates, and interests and activities change. Associated changes include who…
Ten Practical Suggestions for Parents to Assist Children Who are Attending a New School
Starting a new school can be both exciting, and a bit scary. Children are leaving behind the familiar, and entering new territory. While they may be…
Helping Children Cope with Acts of Violence and Acts of Terrorism
Many children have heard about and/or viewed images of acts of violence and acts of terrorism. Here are some suggestions regarding addressing your child’s needs and questions….
Some Simple Advice for Tweens and Teens
I have had the privilege of counseling tweens and teens for over 20 years. The tween and teen years are filled with ups and downs and…
The Very Difficult Topic of Suicide
Parents, educators, mental health professionals, and teens and tweens are talking about/watching the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. A friend brought this series to my attention….