As a parent or caregiver, there are few conversations more challenging or frightening than discussing suicidal ideation with a teenager. While it's a topic no one wants to confront, it's...
As a parenting counselors that work with a wide range of clients, one of the most common challenges we talk about with parents and teens alike is managing teens’ screen...
Parenthood is full of difficult conversations. At every stage, we parents can struggle to know what to say or how best to support our kids when life is painful. One...
5 ways to co-regulate with your child If you have kids, then you have come across a time or two (or three or four) where their emotions took over and...
Has your child come out to you as a different gender identity? Perhaps they have asked you to call them by a new name and utilize new pronouns when referring...
Relationships of all kinds can be complex, including romantic relationships. When you add kids into the mix, things can get even trickier because there are more people involved and different...
You and Your Kids Have More of a Choice About Worry Than You May Think Worry can cause children to focus their energy on worst-case scenarios rather than feeling confident...
Imagine someone asking you the question: “Can playing with your child make you a better parent?” I’m sure the majority of parents would say, “Yes.” One of the obvious reasons...
Most parents at some point think, “What in the world am I supposed to say to my child right now?!” "What's the best way to coach my child through this...
Inspired by the parenting theme in our last post—My Favorite Parenting Approach: Parenting by Connection—where we interviewed Parenting by Connection Instructor Kristen Volk. Most parents want to have their children...