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March 20, 2014
by Christie Hunter

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Learning to Fail

March 20, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

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As a parent, the desire to shield your child from failure is instinctive. Although we tend to always view failure in a negative light, there are actually two kinds of failure: positive failure and negative failure. Helping children understand that there is a way to move beyond failure helps diminish the fear of learning or trying new things. [More]

March 17, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

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Understanding Loss and Grief in Children

March 17, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

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Grief is inevitable for those of us who choose to love. As difficult as the death of a loved one may be, our ability to cope with emotional distress can lessen the burden. As parents, one of your jobs is to help kids learn to cope, and how to think. FB- Children don't naturally understand loss, difficult life situations, or the grieving that accompanies them. LuAnn Pierce, LCSW, explains the ways you can help your child cope during these times. [More]

March 8, 2014
by Christie Hunter

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Your Children Have Flown - Now What? Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome

March 8, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

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It is a day that you have worked toward for years - the day you send your child off to college. You have prepared for this moment their whole life, saving up for their education and teaching them the skills they will need to be a successful adult. Yet while your child is suddenly immersed in the wild chaos of college, your home is deafeningly quiet. How do you endure having an empty nest? [More]