by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Merging two families into one can be a challenge, as kids can be hesitant about the new family dynamic. That said, it can be done successfully: so long as parents take it upon themselves to improve the bond between both “sides” and make the transition as easy as...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
People-pleasers are those who never say “no.” They’re the people who sacrifice their own needs to help others, to their own detriment. If you yourself are a people-pleaser, the good news is that you can get out of this harmful pattern as long as you put in the...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
If your loved one is engaging in troublesome behavior—perhaps they’re drinking a lot or turning into a workaholic—it’s normal to be wholly concerned. And while you might not be able to force them to make a change, you don’t have to sit idly by either; you can take a...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Child discipline is tricky business: as there is a wide range of strategies and techniques that can (or actually can’t) get the job done. So which one’s do get the job done? According to science, the authoritative parenting style proves the most effective; this...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
When two people divorce, the whole family is often affected: but the children that are involved are especially vulnerable to suffering in the wake of their parents’ divorce. Fortunately, parents can take action to ensure their child makes a smooth transition and help...
