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Child Development

Learning about ages and stages of development can help parents better understand and facilitate their child’s development.

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As parents it is our responsibility to help our children learn to manage their behavior and control their emotions in appropriate ways.

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As a parent the health and safety of your child is paramount. We offer helpful information to help ensure your child is all of the above.

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Talking with your child can impact them more than you know. You can help instill core values they will live by for the rest of their lives.

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Dating After Divorce Continued…
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Dating After Divorce Continued…

Dating after divorce may be the last thing on a single parent’s priority list. However, there may come a time when you feel that both you and your children are ready to have a new person in your lives. After meeting that new person and a decision is made to further pursue a relationship, consideration [...]
Creating a Peaceful Home
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Creating a Peaceful Home

Maintain a Peaceful Home in the Midst of Chaos Today’s world is a complicated place. Day to day living can cause stress and anxiety. Because of the wide scope of media coverage we also know and worry about concerns around the globe. These pressures can seep into our home lives and cause tension and conflict. [...]
Balancing Work and Family
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Balancing Work and Family

No matter where you are in your career, parents have a tough time achieving balance between work and family. After devoting so much energy on the job, facing the demands of children and household tasks may be the last thing you want to do. However, thoughts like this just make you feel guilty. So what [...]
Adolescent Parenting: Pick Your Battles
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Adolescent Parenting: Pick Your Battles

Power struggles almost seem to be a way of life when you’re parenting an adolescent. Teens are in the stage of development that is designed to resist limits. Meanwhile, adults are committed to enforcing limits. It’s a natural conflict that leads to battles of control. It is best to strive for a sense of balance. [...]
The Absent Parent
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The Absent Parent

Whatever the cause, whether it be divorce, work, military service or prison that takes one parent out of the household, separation is difficult for both the parent and the children. Small children may not understand why mom or dad is not around and older children may resent the absence. The absent parent oftentimes suffers from [...]
Six Characteristics of Strong Families
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Six Characteristics of Strong Families

Sharing your life with a happy healthy family is for many of us, one of our most important goals. It is no secret that dysfunctional relationships and a chaotic family life are major contributors to social problems including juvenile delinquency, domestic abuse, and addiction. However, there are multitudes of successful families who thrive, contribute to [...]
When Parents Aren’t Getting Along
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When Parents Aren’t Getting Along

Dealing with conflict can be tough and complicated for everyone, especially when the conflict is between you and your spouse. Marital conflict is inevitable at times in even the most loving and stable families. Stressful jobs, a difference in parenting styles, financial difficulties, or different personalities can all potentially contribute to marital conflict. Arguments or [...]
When Parenting Styles are Different
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When Parenting Styles are Different

Parenting can be tough especially when two parents have different parenting styles. Have you ever thought about what kind of parent you are? Are you tough with high expectations? Do you believe that children should be allowed to “just be kids”? What do you think of as the “best” way to raise a child? There [...]
The Myth of the Perfect Parent
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The Myth of the Perfect Parent

Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like every other parent has “it all together” but you? These feelings of inadequacy are common, especially with first time parents. Many of us have grown up with the notion that parents should be all-knowing, all- loving, and all-giving. However, no matter how great [...]
Supermarket Survival
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Supermarket Survival

The supermarket is an exciting place for small children because there is so much to see and explore! However, it can also be frustrating and tiresome for little ones. They may become overwhelmed by all the sights and sounds, and become irritable or cranky. What can be done to help make shopping less stressful for [...]
Successful Stepfamilies
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Successful Stepfamilies

Today, at least one-third of all children in the U.S. are expected to live in a stepfamily before they reach the age of 18. Although stepfamilies are more common, they face many lifestyle changes and adjustments. However, with concerted effort and determination families can work through problems and live together successfully. Because every situation is [...]
Postpartum Depression
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Postpartum Depression

Life with a new baby can be delightful and rewarding, however, it can also be difficult and stressful at times. When a woman is pregnant and after she gives birth, many physical and emotional changes occur which can leave her feeling sad, anxious, afraid, or confused. These feelings are commonly referred to as "baby blues" [...]

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