Parenting decision making

  1. Less Yelling in 2023: Steps for Better Communication With Your Kids.

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    Q: As I am thinking about New Year's Resolutions, my goal is to not yell at my kids as frequently. As a working mother, it has been challenging to give my kids attention. By the end of the day, I lose my temper and yell at them. I later feel guilty and eventually apologize to them. However, this yelling-apologizing cycle has gone on too long. How can I stop myself? A: You’re not alone, lots of p…Read More

  2. Who Benefits From Parent Coaching & Counseling?

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    There isn’t a one size fits all approach to parenting. We want to get to know you and learn about your family so we can work together to meet your parenting goals. Common parenting concerns that are brought to us include:  Difficult child behaviors  Sibling dynamics Parent-child conflict Separation anxiety Transition issues Problems at school Suspected or diagnosed disabilities  Parental burn…Read More

  3. Why People Consider Parent Coaching and Counseling

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    Parents have the hardest job out there, yet there’s little (if any) training before we’re thrown into the thick of it! As your child grows and develops, the job constantly changes, which means the demands on you as a parent are ever-changing as well. Even if you are a reader, the book you read last year may not apply this year! Parents often lack the support they need and deserve, leaving them…Read More

  4. Am I being a Scrooge to my over-giving in-laws?

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    Q: My values during the holidays are to focus on my family and gratitude, but my in-laws want to shower my kids with an obscene number of gifts. I don't want to offend them, but it makes me uncomfortable and it is not the sort of values I want to convey to my kids. What should I do or say? A: I completely understand where you are coming from and why you would want your kids to cherish family over …Read More