“Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows. Most […]
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Gaining New Problem-Solving Skills is No Problem
“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” ― Albert Einstein Einstein’s quote highlights two facts: one, if we’re having problems and can’t solve them on our own, we need a new way of thinking; two, we are often somewhat accountable for our problems. (Some may be a bit […]
Parenting Counseling: Beefing up Your Bag of Tricks
“Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare.” – Ed Asner As a parent, we all know you can have the best intentions, set goals that are age appropriate for your child, come up with a sensible plan on how to handle discipline when necessary, and still, at this very moment, be wringing your […]
Counseling for Parents can help you be a Better Parent
From the moment you find out that you’re going to become a parent, you are likely overwhelmed with information about the health and needs of your new arrival. Pediatricians, family members, friends, parent groups, schools and even the media all have opinions and conflicting information. Sifting through it all can be exhausting and demoralizing. Keep […]