Many research studies have shown that people who grew up with siblings are skilled in the art of communication and conflict resolution,...

If you are following along from last month, we wrote about navigating the challenges of your middle schooler’s drama. Last month we...

Middle school is tough. Ask almost any adult if they would go back to middle school and most likely the answer is a resounding, “no!” -...

Spring break is around the corner, and at this point you probably already have your bags packed for your exciting plans! This time of...

This question spans all stages of parenting. Your teen comes to you asking for a credit card because their friend got one, or your...

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it has many teens feeling lots of different emotions. The prospect of having a secret valentine could...

As we wrap up spooky season, we are headed straight for the holidays! Holidays can be both exciting and stressful as you prepare for...

As a mom who has three kids, we have dealt with our fair share of separation anxiety. In most cases, separation anxiety is a...

You’ll often find those of us who are parent coaches and child therapists posting on social media about gentle parenting, not yelling,...

In the words of Gary Landreth, Ph.D., “You can’t teach a drowning person to swim." A drowning person cannot see the logic of the...

If I were to go to a mall and take a random poll about what makes a good parent, the answers would vary greatly. People could answer...

Anxiety is one of the most common forms of mental health issues amongst people of all ages. When I get a new client, anxiety is almost...

I’m going to start with a scary statistic because I want to press upon you the importance of this topic. According to the CDC, at least 1...

If I were to ask you if you felt that you could ask your parents awkward or tough questions, what would you say? Things like, “how does...

School is rapidly approaching, and I know that as a parent I have anxieties about the transition from the carefree routine of summer into...

“You’ll be fine.” “I know it’s hard, but it goes by so fast, treasure these moments.” “You’ll miss the baby phase.” “It’s not that bad,...

I have a secret for you. Humans suck at parenting. That’s right, I said it. We aren’t born parents, so it’s not an innate skill set. The...

More and more in my private practice, I hear from parents about how “kids these days just aren’t kind anymore.” Parents are confused and...

The topic of bullies is a tough one to tackle. Many schools now have put into place a zero-tolerance bullying policy, meaning that if a...

School is back in session and starting to get into full swing. As we head into October, kids are starting to become comfortable with each...