Parenting a neurodivergent teen can be both rewarding and challenging. Neurodivergent teens, which include individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, possess unique talents and perspectives that...
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...
Keeping sexually connected after you have a baby can be hard. You’re trying to keep a brand new human alive and adjusting to new routines all on little to no...
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...
Attachment Parenting beyond Co-sleeping and Baby-wearing Any way you slice it, parenting is an emotional job. Sometimes, it fills us with such joy, love and wonder. Sometimes it’s just plain...
What is Emotional Safety? In therapy sessions, we talk a lot about emotional safety. We know that to use name-calling, threats or mean words causes hurt, fear and feels emotionally...