Tag: communication
School Shootings: What Now?
Posted onIn the wake of yet another horrific school shooting, you are likely having a variety of emotions. Stress, fear, confusion—and more. We live in an uncertain time, and these acts of violence on our communities can […]
The Magic Formula: Decrease Stress and Increase Connection to Inspire Cooperation
Posted onIn the midst of day to day stress, creating and maintaining connection with your child can take tremendous focus and effort. In times of conflict, it’s easy to let stress overcome other thought processes. This can […]
Why Talking About Sex With Your Teen Is Essential
Posted onTalking about sex and sexuality with your teen can be awkward, difficult, and downright uncomfortable. Maybe you had talks with your parents when you were a teen, and they didn’t go well. Or maybe your parents […]
Conversations That Build Self Worth for Your Child With Autism
Posted onWe speak to our children all day, every day, and the words we use are of paramount importance. When a child has autism, a few select word and language choices can make all the difference in […]
Communicating with Your Teen: Boundaries and Independence
Posted onAdolescence comes with a whole host of new challenges in parenting. Not the least of these is your child’s increasing drive for independence. While we want to encourage our teens to become independent people, we also […]
Every Marriage is a Cross-Cultural Experience
Posted onBefore having children, many couples spend time talking about the basics of what having children will look like. Do we want kids? How many? What sort of life do we want for them? And those basic […]
Are You a Member of a Company ERG That Supports Parents?
Posted onNo matter what industry you’re in, work-life harmony is extremely important to well being and success—both at home and at work. However, a heartbreaking 66% of working parents struggle with parental burnout, the result of chronic […]
Mom’s Role: What’s Different, What’s the Same and Why does it Matter?
Posted onThere’s no doubt about it—a mother’s role in the home has evolved over time, for better or for worse. A quick look at the numbers shows this to be true. In the 1950s, only about 16% […]
Black History is American History
Posted onAlthough Black History Month is recognized during the 28 days of February, many would say that the experience of African-Descendant Americans is a 365-day-a year journey. The resilience, determination and innovation of African-Descendant Americans is integrated […]
Looking for the perfect last-minute gift for the holidays?
Posted onParents sometimes stress about thoughts that aren’t really true. So what are you telling yourself about holiday gifts for your kids? For many of us those thoughts are not only inaccurate but can actually be harmful […]
