Divorce and Children: What Your Kids Want You to Know About Their Emotional Needs
No one plans on getting divorced when they say, “I do.” But life happens. Previous family-of-origin cultural norms and
Teen Drug Abuse: What to Know and How to Help
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, substance abuse among adolescents has been at lower levels than before the
Identifying Symptoms of Depression in Children and Ways You Can Help
Depression is not just an adult concern. Children can struggle with it often when they are too young to
Facing and Finding Healing from Family Rifts
Family is a word that might conjure pleasant memories of connection and laughter, or perhaps it brings to mind feelings
Anxiety as a Teenager: Signs, Impact, and Treatment Options
My counseling journey began by working with teenagers, a population that often finds itself at the intersection of rapid
10 Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
Highly sensitive children are those whose nervous systems process stimuli more deeply and intensely than the norm, making them
Christian Family Counseling During a Crisis
There is never a “good time” for a family crisis. Whether things seem good or not, family crises rock
Understanding and Managing Teen Anger
There may be nothing so heartbreaking as to see your child trapped and unable to escape a difficult situation.
Temper Tantrums or Anger? Anger Issues in Children
Most parents have experienced the dreaded temper tantrum. That moment when your young child does not get their way and
4 Things Parents May Do that Perpetuate Emotional Trauma
Though most parents do their best to parent well, some may get it wrong sometimes. Even the best parent may