Hey Dad, wish that your eleven-year-old got better grades, or at least tried a little harder? That your impulsive first-grader was not the one to start fights at school every week? That your high school junior pulled his weight with the household chores and stopped treating your living room like a municipal dump? Seeing where we want our sons to be is the easy part; actually getting there can be another matter. So how do we help spur change in our sons’ attitudes and actions?
5 Reasons Why Parents Don’t Discuss Child Sexual Abuse
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Sadly, but not surprisingly, victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, […]
3 Natural Ways to Help Your Child’s ADHD
It is estimated that ADHD affects roughly 9% of American children between the ages of 13 and 18. ADHD can make ordinary childhood activities like going to school and being part of a sport’s team incredibly difficult. It can make life at home challenging as well. (SOURCE) Children with ADHD may exhibit one or more of […]
Hey, New Dads! Need Some Help Embracing Your New Role?
Fatherhood is more than providing food, shelter and enforcing discipline. Fatherhood is the consistent presence of strength, wisdom and love in your child’s life. Many dads struggle to be more involved in their child’s life, confused by old ideas of gender roles that conflict with their desire to connect and bond with their children. As […]
The Traumatic Impact of Divorce on Adult Children
Young children are full of wonder and awe and a lot of energy! They are also full of innocence, which is why it’s important that adults protect them from dangerous situations and unnecessary heartaches. Unfortunately, that isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to divorce. Children of parents who decide to divorce can feel like […]
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