And how can you help? When a mother or father is called up for active military duty, children, the parent left behind, and other loved ones face a complex range of emotions before, during and after deployment. But new resources can help adults and children, whatever their ages, handle these emotional challenges and stay…
This week’s guest has information you won’t want to miss! We all have heard about – and many of us have seen firsthand – the negative effects of divorce on children. But the choices parents make before, during and after divorce have a powerful impact on how children survive and even thrive in the…
Are you a parent of a teen or a tween who seems to answer all your questions with a shrug and “I don’t know” or “Whatever”? Well, you’re not alone! But keeping the lines of communication open with your adolescent is well worth the effort and can help your child make a smooth…
This week’s guest brings helpful tips even if you have a son or daughter who rarely picks up a book! Competent readers have access to a whole world of knowledge and adventure. Research shows that many boys fall short of girls in their ability and interest in reading. But this week’s guest, Pam Allyn,…
Then you will welcome the big picture thinking of this week’s guest, a psychologist and author who provides a framework for effective parenting whatever the age of your child! In the ups and downs of our daily lives as parents, we often just long for a way to get through this meltdown or this…
