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I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...
Your Child and Technology
Often I hear parents state that they are frustrated because their children are always using their computers, game boxes or other technology instead of doing the things the parents feel...
Your Child and Technology
Often I hear parents state that they are frustrated because their children are always using their computers, game boxes or other technology instead of doing the things the parents feel...
A Bird's Eye View!
One of my clients who has a disability never leaves her house except to come to her appointments with me. I asked her what she does with all the hours...
A Bird's Eye View!
One of my clients who has a disability never leaves her house except to come to her appointments with me. I asked her what she does with all the hours...
Your Loss When You Argue with Your Child!
This past month I have spent two weeks with my children and six grandchildren. For one of those weeks I was the sole caregiver for my 15 year old and...
Your Loss When You Argue with Your Child!
This past month I have spent two weeks with my children and six grandchildren. For one of those weeks I was the sole caregiver for my 15 year old and...
3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Who's the Parent?
I just watched another episode of the popular television program "Nanny 911" and again was surprised by how difficult it is for some individuals to parent their children. It seems...
Who's the Parent?
I just watched another episode of the popular television program "Nanny 911" and again was surprised by how difficult it is for some individuals to parent their children. It seems...
Leaving a Legacy For Your Children
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person's name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage....
Leaving a Legacy For Your Children
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person's name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage....
Who is Your Child's Hero?
When I grew up it was easy. We knew that in the western movie the cowboy with the white hat was the "good guy" and the one with the black...
Who is Your Child's Hero?
When I grew up it was easy. We knew that in the western movie the cowboy with the white hat was the "good guy" and the one with the black...
I Don't Want My Baby to Have a Baby!
The news announcement concerning a "pregnancy pact" by seventeen teenagers in Massachusetts has caused concern for media and parents alike. The reports include stories of the girls, some who are...
I Don't Want My Baby to Have a Baby!
The news announcement concerning a "pregnancy pact" by seventeen teenagers in Massachusetts has caused concern for media and parents alike. The reports include stories of the girls, some who are...
Three Bite Rule
I have six grandchildren and each of them is a unique individual. There are, however, similarities in their attitudes and behaviours based on the way they were raised. One of...
Three Bite Rule
I have six grandchildren and each of them is a unique individual. There are, however, similarities in their attitudes and behaviours based on the way they were raised. One of...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
Boundaries and Limits
It was 10:30 p.m. and I was driving home from work tonight. At every corner of downtown there were young people chasing each other, visiting and riding their bikes. I...
Boundaries and Limits
It was 10:30 p.m. and I was driving home from work tonight. At every corner of downtown there were young people chasing each other, visiting and riding their bikes. I...
Troubled Teens
It is sad to think about the young celebrities who have recently been making headlines because of their drug and alcohol abuse, law-breaking antics and disrespect for society. They tend...
Troubled Teens
It is sad to think about the young celebrities who have recently been making headlines because of their drug and alcohol abuse, law-breaking antics and disrespect for society. They tend...
Adult Children
Lately I have been working with a number of individuals who referred themselves because they don't know how to deal with their adult children. Some are concerned about relationship problems...
Adult Children
Lately I have been working with a number of individuals who referred themselves because they don't know how to deal with their adult children. Some are concerned about relationship problems...