by Taylor Bennett | Jan 11, 2019 | Counseling News, Research in Psychology
New research shows that if parents want to successfully reduce their children’s screen-time, they should cut back on their own screen-time. Kids are spending more and more time playing on iPads and sitting in front of the TV, which feeds an increase in obesity among...
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 | Oct 25, 2018 | Counseling News, Managing Difficult Emotions, Mental Health
Parents dread the temper tantrums their children throw, but there are proactive steps they can take to prevent them from happening in the first place. First, set expectations: make the rules and boundaries known. For example, before going into the grocery store,...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 26, 2018 | Counseling News, Gaslighting, Mental Health
Parents can and do gaslight their children, or manipulate them to question their sanity and cause them to doubt their own judgment and memory. Oftentimes, parents who engage in gaslighting have narcissistic personality traits and/or suffer with alcohol/drug abuse....
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 18, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
Positive parenting is a loving and gentle approach to parenting that helps to foster healthy relationships between parent and child. There are a handful of skills that parents can practice to accomplish positive parenting, of which includes validation, balance,...
