Problems often seem pregnant, with active and intrusive parents who do not seem to leave them alone. This is an insight that I gained earlier this week during a counseling session at Roseland Christian Ministries where, as a counseling intern with Olive Branch Counseling Assoiates, I provide counseling services to members of the community. That... Continue Reading →
How To Talk About Racism with Your Kids
Racism towards people of color is, unfortunately, something we are all aware of. Children are now growing up constantly connected to news and technology, which means they are aware of the violence of racism. If you have a child of color, they have likely experienced at least some form of racist act, slur, or microaggression.... Continue Reading →
Encouragement Can Go a Long Way
If you are a parent, you have probably experienced at least a few moments of disruptive behavior from your child. While this is to be expected as children grow up and gain independence, it can be extremely stressful and, at times, overwhelming. Thankfully, there are some skills parents can learn not only to help decrease... Continue Reading →
Secure Attachment
Being a parent comes with a vast array of challenges, some universal and some unique. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of being a parent is seeing your child hurt. No matter how large or small, it can be heartbreaking to witness your child in pain. Still, as a parent you have the opportunity... Continue Reading →
Christmas in Two Homes
Christmas is about family time, which means it is normal for you to want to spend it with your child. However, when there has been a divorce/ separation it becomes difficult to enjoy this time of the year. You and your ex will want to spend this special time with your child, so who gets... Continue Reading →
Co-Parenting Counseling
Why co-parenting counseling? Co-parenting counseling can help with the transition of having a role as a former partner to a cooperative and complementary role as co-parent. The goal of co-parenting counseling is to help improve parenting relationships by reducing conflict and helping improve communication as we protect and improve the overall well-being of the children... Continue Reading →
Consejería de crianza compartida
¿Por qué el asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida? El asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida puede ayudar con la transición de tener un papel como ex-pareja a un papel cooperativo y complementario como co-padre. El objetivo del asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida ayuda a mejorar las relaciones de crianza reduciendo los conflictos y ayudando a mejorar la comunicación a... Continue Reading →
El divorcio de dinosaurios
Autores del libro Dinosaurs Divorce Laurene Krasny Brown nació en la ciudad de Nueva York, NY. Es autora e ilustrada de dieciséis libros para niños. Tiene experiencia en educación, artes y desarrollo cognitivo de niños y está en la carrera de artes. Mientras que su esposo, Marc Brown es un autor e ilustrador estadounidense de... Continue Reading →
Children’s Novel Series (Jenny Is Scared!)
Welcome to a new blog series. Where we will help educate parents and children about mental health in children and about diversity. It is important to not just teach parents, but even children about mental health and diversity in the world today. About the Author of the Book Jenny Is Scared!” The author of this... Continue Reading →