Parenting
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
While it’s important to prioritize your newborn’s health, it’s equally as important that you take care of yourself as well. Keep your physical health on track by staying hydrated and eating nutritious foods. You should also maintain open communication with your doctor...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
Expecting parents often have conflicting emotions, and that’s okay—but you can take action to better prepare for parenthood and make this time more enjoyable. First, you should throw all of your expectations out the window and open yourself to whatever comes your way....
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
Preparing for parenthood can be exciting, but it can also take a toll on expecting couples. It’s important that you and your partner take necessary action to take good care of your relationship amidst all of these changes. One key to doing so is maintaining open and...
by Taylor Bennett | Dec 22, 2017 | Counseling News, Loneliness, Mental Health, Parenting, Stress and Anxiety
Everybody can benefit from some time spent alone—most even desire some peace and quiet to themselves. Too much alone time, however, can result in feelings of loneliness and negatively impact our mental health, as a healthy and happy life demands we maintain loving...
by Nathan Davidson | Aug 17, 2017 | Counseling News, Parenting, Uncategorized
If you’ve recently become a new parent, these funny tweets about parenting should give you some helpful advice while hopefully giving you a much needed humorous break. Read them with your husband, wife, or even your baby. And as long as you remember that...
by Blair Hamel, PsyD | Jul 6, 2017 | Children, Counseling News, Family, Parenting
Lying is a common symptom in children and can be a source of unending frustration for parents. The purpose of this blog is to gain insight into why children lie and what parents can do to help reduce this troubling behavior. But first, take a minute to think…on...
by Lenora KM | Jun 6, 2017 | Parenting
You have helped your child work through the alphabet and arithmetic in elementary school, made sure he kept on track with homework through middle school and guided him in high school to ensure he studied and received grades that would get him into the colleges of his...
by Stacie Davidson M.S., LPC | Jun 6, 2016 | Children, Counseling News, Parenting
Summer is officially over and so are the days of trips to Carowinds, Discovery Place, and the swim club. Sending the kids back to school can be one of the most bittersweet times of year for parents, especially those with children who have ADHD. Part of you screams,...
by Angie Sumrall | Apr 26, 2016 | Counseling News, Family, Happiness, Parenting, Relationships
We all want our kids to have healthy relationships now and in the future, and one of the best ways to contribute to their success in this area is by helping them learn to communicate their needs to others in healthy ways. And the best way to teach them is to model it...
by Algem Hopkinson | Apr 5, 2016 | Counseling News, Family, Parenting
What is going on with my child!? This is probably the question that you have asked yourself a few hundred times before finally scheduling an appointment. Your teenager has recently been struggling in school , has been exhibiting defiant behavior at home or has been...
by Mandi Corbett | Mar 27, 2016 | Career and Money, Children, Counseling News, Family, Parenting
It’s 7am. You haven’t had your coffee. Your three-year-old is clinging to your leg like a Kuala bear because he’s hungry. You make your way to the kitchen, trying to blink away the lack of sleep from your eyes, when a sharp object sinks into the bottom center of your...
by Anthony Centore | Jun 23, 2015 | Children, Counseling News, Family, Parenting
Q&A on Firstborn Parenting 1. What are some typical behaviors of the oldest child? Oftentimes, oldest children tend to be driven and ambitious. In addition, they can have a strong sense of responsibility, along with a healthy amount of self-confidence. 2. How does...
