9 Ways to Cure Your Own Depression
It’s easier than you think. Whether it tumbles down on you on gloomy days or is triggered by a disappointment or loss, depression is an unwelcome guest in every home. But before we cure it, let’s consider where it may be coming from. Defining Depression Many folks confuse sadness with depression. Sadness is a natural […]
The 3 Types of Kids Who Bully Their Parents
… and the good news and bad news about dealing kids who bully their parents. All children have unique personalities and temperaments, but kids who bully their parents have very particular traits and three most prevalent styles: 1. The Defiant Bully The most challenging of the bullying personality types, these in-your-face kids are exceedingly confrontational […]
3 Errors Parents Make When Their Kids Bully Them
The Bully Test for Parents It’s the end of a long day. You’ve just arrived home from work, completely exhausted. You flip on the TV, collapse on the sofa, and catch the end of your favorite program. You savor this quiet time. Just then, your child begins to whine and carry on. He wants a […]
3 Mistakes Parents Make with Technology
1. Not Setting Limits Can you believe that there was a time when people didn’t spend hours of their day staring into glowing screens? Phones never left the house, television put itself to sleep at night, and computers were just fancy typewriters. Technology didn’t come with you to the playground, school or on a family […]
Is Your Mother a Magician in the Kitchen? When Food is Love
An Ode for Mother’s Who Cook from the Heart Every memory of my mother leads back to my childhood kitchen. Before the cooking channel, before The Joy of Cooking, before celebrity chefs battled like samurai or gladiators, there was my mom, the original culinary warrior, standing over a vat of her latest creation, hollering: “Come […]
7 Positive Ways to Help Kids Manage Disappointment
Turn Disappointment into a Springboard for Growth As a parent, you never want to see your child experience pain. Pain can occur both physically and emotionally—both are equally challenging. One of the most difficult experiences for a child is disappointment. Children can be very enthusiastic, looking forward to events, activities or achievements. When their hopes […]
3 Ways Group Therapy is Better Than Individual Therapy
A backstage pass to group process. Are you cycling through the same old relationship problems and making the same mistakes over and over again? Group therapy is the answer. How is Group Therapy Different from Individual Therapy? Individual therapy is ideal for helping you understand your history, fears, and insecurities. It offers an exciting chance […]