Many of us involuntarily shudder when hearing the phrase “The Sex Talk.” Our minds jump to awkward conversations we had with our parents. This is followed by feelings of guilt because we’ve avoided talking with our own kids about [...]
Back in the winter of 2003, we opened the doors of our Wheaton office for the first time, with the goal of meeting people where they’re at with support and encouragement. Since then, we’ve added locations in Naperville and [...]
The numbers send a chill down your spine. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner. On average, 20 people per minute are physically abused by an [...]
Gadgets need to be plugged in to recharge. Conversely, nothing drains kids’ batteries like keeping them plugged in throughout the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that today’s kids spend seven hours a day on various devices. Their [...]
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but there’s been some buzz lately about an upcoming election. With Trump, Clinton and even a potential third party candidate battling to become our next commander-in-chief, I can guarantee there will be lots [...]
It’s not a bad thing when your children fight. The conflict is an opportunity for them to learn how to resolve it. Without guidance, kids would be pretty darn terrible at conflict resolution. Thankfully, they have you to [...]