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10 Ways To Fight Fair
By Peggy Loo, LPC Conflict is tough. It’s no surprise that we often go to great lengths to avoid conflict. Within moments a fight can go awry and leave hurt feelings, painful memories, and an even larger rift in our relationship. When we approach conflict, we can do one of three things. We can: Avoid fighting, (Unresolved conflict), fight dirty, (Poorly resolved conflict) or fight fair (Resolved conflict). Unresolved or poorly [...]
Making The Change from Parent to Peer
by Jen DuBos, LPC How to transition your relationship with your child as they become adults The transition from the role of parent to peer in the life of your now-adult child, and visa versa, is a delicate process that is only getting more complicated for families as societal roles and expectations continue to evolve. Moving from parent-child to peers and friends begins at around 13 and isn’t really complete [...]
Is It Wrong To Question God?: Faith When The Going Gets Tough
By Grant Stenzel, LCPC As a former pastor and current Christian counselor I have seen many difficult things in my life. Let me get rid of any pretenses right away by admitting that I have questioned God, I have been angry with God, and I have been disappointed with God. We know that God is merciful and kind. Yet you and I know there are so many occurrences in life [...]
8 Tips for Dealing with (and Preventing!) Aggression & Outbursts in Children
By Amy Churchill, LPC Whether your child is 2 or 12, it can be very frustrating to deal with angry outbursts, tantrums, or aggressive behavior. As a parent, it is easy to feel confused, embarrassed, and hurt when your child is acting out. Parents often wonder, “why is my child so angry?” and, “what can I to help my child stop his aggressive behavior?” Here are 8 helpful tips for [...]
Social Kids: My Rules For Facebook That I Use At Home
I was recently speaking at a church to a group of parents and during the course of our discussion, a parent asked me about Facebook and what rules a parent should have regarding their child's interaction with Facebook. I've had rules for my son when it comes to Facebook that I shared with the rest of the group - but one of the parents found it so helpful that they [...]
5 Ways To Return Happiness To The Empty Nest
“I didn’t think it would hurt this bad.” “I wonder if I’ll ever be needed again.” “It’s a hole that never seems to go away.” I know. You’ve had better days than this one – the one in which the child you’ve raised for 18 years is going away to college (or moving out). Now you’re struggling with the transition. You may suddenly feel less wanted, asking yourself, “who [...]