By Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW It’s back to school time and transitions are often challenging for the whole family but can also provide valuable information as a parent. Parenting a teen may have also snuck up on you and it’s amazing how fast our littles grown up! So, before they hit the books, let’s look at […]
Raising Respectable Children – Am I Parenting the Right Way?
by Charles Jarvis, LMHC Continually I find myself reflecting on this subject throughout my day – and with that comes a continual fear that I may be doing this whole parenting thing wrong. But here’s a secret, there are really no guidelines for this although there are special indications which professionals look for to gauge […]
Social Media, Parenting and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC There has always been a benefit to speaking to someone directly, which seems to be changing at a rapid rate thanks to social media. We used to be able to look someone in the eye, view body language, and be awarded opportunities to read subtle cues. Now with the online era, […]
Help! Mood Swings While Pregnant
Pregnant? Feeling crazy? You probably have mood swings. It’s not uncommon to feel rage, sadness, and happiness on thein the same day (or sometimes the same hour!) when you’re pregnant. Causes may range from hormonal changes to lack of sleep and general all-day discomfort. It’s important to recognize that this is normal, and to take […]
Working from Home with Kids Is Hard
If you’ve found yourself — or your spouse/partner — struggling with working from home and parenting, you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of people are facing this challenge all over the world. It’s not easy. What’s important to keep in mind is that there is no “right way” to work from home with kids. Everyone […]