Parenting

No life is free of disappointment. For some people, disappointment is a passing frustration or perhaps a reason to try harder to achieve a different dream. Some parents, however, deal with ... Read More

Attachment may be understood as the relationship between child and caregiver (often a parent). This relationship is the most important in the child’s life, as the caregiver is the provider ... Read More

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral issue most often diagnosed in childhood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists it in the category of ... Read More

Infographic Text: Can mental health issues be used against you in a child custody dispute? Yes, but only if your condition affects your ability to parent your child.  You are more likely ... Read More

Most parents would agree that parenting is a challenging yet rewarding role. Millennials (born between 1980 and 2000) are quickly becoming the new parental majority, numbering 22 million ... Read More

No one knows what life is like raising a child with autism. As we know, each child is unique. There cannot be two children alike on the spectrum; this is why it’s called a spectrum. ... Read More

Of all the parenting decisions made by caring moms and dads, deciding when a child starts school may have one of the greatest impacts. Once your child identifies with a peer group, it can ... Read More

Imagine driving home from work, exhausted. Your mind is running through a to-do list to get through before bedtime. Make dinner. Clean up after dinner. Homework check. Showers. Bedtime ... Read More

Parenting can be stressful, challenging, and at times exasperating. This is even more so when you are a parent or caregiver who has a mental health condition. Anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ... Read More

“Don’t you walk away when I’m talking to you!” “But Mom!” “Don’t ‘but Mom’ me. I’m not finished here!” Sigh. Eye roll. “You’re ... Read More

I have so much respect for couples who sit in my office and ask for help with their divorce. It can be fairly easy to help with some questions, such as, “What type of parenting schedules ... Read More

The lives of parents tend to be filled with rough edges and tough moments. Health issues, safety concerns, and financial difficulties can contribute to the stress of parenting. The temperament ... Read More