January 21, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
So you're excited that your children are getting close to the age where they may find their life partners and settle down. But wait a minute... What if you don't like your child's mate?
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January 10, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
You raised your children; now it is time for your children to raise theirs. As much as you want to rant and rave, there will be no positive outcome as the result of you voicing your opinion.
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December 17, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Developing a bond with your step-children might seem like an insurmountable task, but once you peel back all those layers, you’ll find that your relationship is critical for the happiness and stability of the family as a whole.
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November 16, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Humiliation is the ultimate loss of control. When someone is humiliated they are – whether intentionally or not – put into a position of inferiority, their self worth is diminished and they are devalued as a human being.
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November 12, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
If you take time to think about it, it's tough enough on kids to be the children of divorced parents. It is difficult for them to understand that it's okay to love both parents and to depend on both parents when they’ve chosen to end the marriage. Worst of all, it's terrifying for kids to witness their divorced parents fight. Some studies have even shown that divorced parents who fight in front of their kids can cause more harm than did the divorce itself.
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October 26, 2013
by Christie Hunter
How much is too much when it comes to your child sharing information over social media? Here are some risks to consider.
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October 21, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Psychologists document several common markers that make up key development stages in children. If you learn these, you will have some great tools in better raising your children.
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September 30, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Hiring a babysitter can be a downright frightening thought. We will break it down for you to do it right, so you can give yourself that much needed downtime with peace of mind.
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September 28, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Children are natural artists. That splattering of paint and colored scribble says more about them than you might think.
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September 16, 2013
by Christie Hunter
A crisis in our educational system is the mis-diagnosis of developmental delays. Why your ADD or ADHD child may be more advanced than your educators think.
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