Parenting

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.  You want to make sure she [...]

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 to a set [...]

  THE FORGOTTEN CONVERSATION THAT PARENTS REALLY NEED TO BE HAVING There can be no denying that this new series on Netflix has captivated the nation and quickly become one of the most [...]

Suggestions for Parents and Educators Our country is currently in the throes of a new phenomenon, and one that may bring extreme risk to some of our youth.  This new rage is the [...]

Angela Cook, MSW, LCSW Feeling overwhelmed from having too much work to do, being too tired, and having too many distractions creates real hindrances to completing assignments and chores in a [...]

Schools often have the difficult task of navigating the path of divorced parents while still nurturing the student.  Developing strong working relationships with children and their families is [...]

Like marriage, divorce is one of life’s toughest transitions.  Despite its prevalence, divorce is extremely painful for all members of the family and even members of each extended family. [...]

Keeping the Holidays Happy for Children After a Separation Jennifer Webbe VanLuven, MSW, LCSW, CDM Adults and stress go hand in hand during the holiday season.  There is so much to do.  Family to [...]

10 Reasons Not to Avoid Intervention for Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Difficulty Amy V. Maus, MSW, LCSW When starting a family, few parents anticipate that their children [...]