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Parents often wonder what they can do to raise children who are responsible, good people. In a world where the evening news is full of horror stories involving our youth, there are still wonderful things we can do with our children to steer them away from the negativity and towards a more compassionate world of…
You might think that your teen does not pay attention or care about what you have to say. Stanford University researchers published a study in the April, 2022 Journal of Neuroscience which refutes this reaction. Teens are not being insensitive or rebellious by not listening to their parents; rather, they are neurologically wired to process…
As parents, we may face numerous challenges when it comes to guiding our children through life’s milestones. Discussing alcohol use can be one of the most daunting. Oftentimes we aren’t completely comfortable with how to guide our children to develop responsible attitudes about alcohol use and make good choices. Here are some tips to remember:…
September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
Have you noticed how music can make you feel happy, calm, or even excited? There’s something special about using music to help people feel better, and it’s called music therapy. In our busy world, helping children grow and thrive is a top priority. One exciting way to do this is through music therapy which can…
Many of us recall with comfort a favorite song from the past when it comes on the radio, or the smell of food that reminds us of a happy time with family. Parents often long for easier days which didn’t require diapers or bags of supplies to leave the house for an hour, or days…
Pride Month is a wonderful and inclusive celebration that honors the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity, and love. It brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the progress made towards…
As our culture becomes more accepting of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, we are having more discussions about gender than ever before. However, many of us may still not understand what it means to live in a gender-expansive society and/or parent a gender-diverse youth. When a person identifies as transgender or gender nonconforming, this means that…
Parents give a lot to their children—time, support, energy, money, attention, etc., often neglecting their own needs in the process. While the intent of giving everything to one’s children is a positive one and sounds admirable, it often results in parents feeling depleted and burned out. According to a recent study, 66% of working parents…
We live in challenging times, and it is not easy being a teen in today’s fast paced world. There are huge expectations placed upon teens by parents, school, and by teens on themselves. When peer pressure and bullying (especially cyberbullying) are added to this mix, teens can feel overwhelmed, worn out, stressed, and belittled. According…