Respect in any relationship cannot be understated. When it comes to the parent child relationship, respect is the foundation. There are a lot of dynamics within the parent child relationship, which are respect mutual admiration, and unconditional love. All of these factors are dynamic and they play off of each other. It’s often said that respect isn’t respect given. This is very true in a lot of relationships. However, within the parent…
Why is parenting so hard? Parenting is a journey that many sign up for and have no idea what lies ahead. Other times the parenting journey begins unexpectedly, whether you were planning on having kids or not, adoption or kinship care. No matter how your parenting journey begins, whether it was planned or unplanned there’s always help and support. It can be rewarding. It can also be the most costly journey you…
Photo by Aleks Dahlberg on Unsplash When a parent or guardian discovers that their child is self-harming, many things can run through their mind. Is my child wanting to die? Is my child wanting attention? Has something happened that I don’t know about? What could I have done to prevent this? What do we do now? These are comments that as a counselor, I hear regularly. No one discovers that their child…
Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash The old saying is true, when my child hurts, I hurt. The first instinct is to jump in and rescue them from the situation then shield them from any future hurt or side effects. This is what parents are supposed to do, right? I would never want my child to feel like I am not supportive and 100% for them. I want to take away their…
Summer can be a challenging time for many families. Everyone is at home, without a break in sight. Parents may be trying to work from home or simply juggle day camps and squeezing in all the appointments that the school year does not allow for. Having summer goals and activities can help ease the challenge and help families enjoy summer break, instead of dreading another day at home, with bored children. When…
“I don’t know how I ended up here. One minute I am sending my kids out into the world, becoming empty nesters, then I am thrown back into diapers, daycare and school drop off. I am thankful beyond words that I have the privilege of raising my grandkids, but a part of me is heartbroken. Heartbroken for my own kids who are not raising their children, for choices of their own making.…
Summer is a Great Time for Counseling Longer days and slow summer nights are a great time to be able to focus on goals and things that you may have been putting off for a while. This can range from cleaning out the dreaded closet or making a road trip to see family. No matter the task, summer is a great time to get things done. With school being out, summer camps…
Self care has become a buzzword and the solution to many problems individuals face today. This includes going to the spa, investing in yourself or just doing what you love. Many times it is a luxury service that is referenced to when thinking of self-care. But what happens if you don’t have the extra income to practice the standard self care? Does self care apply only to the ones who can afford…
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