Parenting

In today’s world, parents face concerns and decisions that previous generations of parents never faced. The Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated previously-existing concerns for children’s [...]

By Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW As parents, one of our most basic instincts is to try to protect our children, and to help pave the way for them. Living through […]

By Katie Taggart, MSW, LCSW Someone asked me recently what it has been like keeping my kids in school virtually. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to laugh or cry. It’s been […]

By Jacqueline Siempelkamp, MS, NCC, LPC Positive self-esteem has a powerful influence on mental health. It can help us seek healthy relationships, boost self-confidence, and feel secure in our [...]

By Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW When did we start thinking that our teens needed to be so…perfect? Something has changed dramatically over the past several years, and it’s gotten out […]

Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW All too often, we are seeing the same disturbing trend. Teens and young adults are presenting for therapy, but they often cannot identify why they are […]

Tony Tramelli, M.A., L.P.C. The culture of youth sports in America has changed dramatically over the past decade. Not too long ago, youth sports were, for the most part, community-based […]

A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem Amy V. Maus, MSW, LCSW Evaluation might show [...]

Written by Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW It starts with the best of intentions. Your daughter expresses an interest in playing soccer, so you sign her up at 4 years old. […]

Jennifer Van Luven, MSW, LCSW, CDM Summer is one of the most dreaded times for divorced parents.  It is challenging to manage the child custody arrangements.  The school year equates […]