I recently asked a friend of mine when her kids were heading back to school. Her eyes got wide, and she eagerly replied, “Six days from now!” As soon as she said it, there was an expression of guilt that wiped across her face. I could tell that she felt guilty to be excited that her kids were returning back...
I have spent time as a high school PE teacher, athletic trainer, friend, and now counselor to some of the most interesting adolescents on the planet. I am fascinated by how our childhood experiences shape us, and particularly how parents’ actions and expectations have a tremendous influence on the outcome of children. As a society, we invest a lot of...
Managing co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be a challenge. But researchers have discovered that there are positive benefits for children when both parents can play an active role in their children’s day-to-day lives and can cooperate. Research has shown that some of the benefits of co-parenting include: Greater paternal involvement. Greater emotional & economic stability. Children continue relationships with...
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