Posts Tagged ‘family’
Grieving Through The Holidays
By: Elizabeth Koth It was around the holidays last year that my dad started to undergo a battery of tests that eventually ended with a cancer diagnosis. He went through one round of chemo in early February and passed away on February 15th…his 74th birthday. It has been just over 10 months since his passing…
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Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health I’ve yet to meet anyone who says that they’d love to return to their middle school years. The awkward time of fighting for independence, while searching for acceptance is a lot to handle. It’s even more difficult if you find yourself “on the outs”…
Read MoreWant A Deeper Connection With Your Child? Try This
One of the most valuable lessons that I learned from my dad was the art of cool-headed, active listening. He wasn’t one to jump into lectures or to give unsolicited advice. He didn’t yell or fly off the handle. This doesn’t mean that I didn’t get clear messages from him when I had crossed a…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health This Edition: College applications, first cell phones, and a great youtube resource for your tween! Is your child getting ready to head off to college? Are you tempted to “help” them with their essay? Not so fast! Check out this article from a college admissions…
Read MoreHome For The Holidays…Whether You Like It Or Not!
There are a lot of demands in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. You may have school parties to prepare for. Gifts to Buy. Family gatherings. Financial constraints paired with the unlimited imagination of your kids! It doesn’t take much for the Holiday Stress to pile up. The joys of the Holiday Season also…
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