At one time or another, all parents feel like their child is acting “out of control.” But eventually this feeling passes as the event passes. But for some parents, an out-of-control child is not a fleeting phenomena but a 24/7 reality. These children constantly push...
Your role as a parent, or caregiver, changes as a child grows into their teenage and later adult lives. Hormone changes, emotional challenges, and the desire for independence can complicate your relationship with your child, leaving you feeling frustrated. To be clear, the reference to...
Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma. Trauma may come in the form of a physically or emotionally abusive relationship, a physical accident such as...
As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to know the right thing to say when kids question what we deem to be adult topics. Broaching topics of sexuality can be awkward for both parties, however, it is a necessary conversation to have. When...
June is gay pride month, a time when people come together to celebrate the freedom to be themselves. And while the dancing, partying and colorful festivities are a wonderful way to celebrate, it’s also a time to commit to being your best self. And that...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, can be a challenging and debilitating condition impacting anyone who has suffered a traumatic event. It is an anxiety disorder that may result in sleep problems, irritability, anger, recurrent dreams about the trauma, intense reactions to reminders of the trauma,...