5 Step Approach on How to Stop a Panic Attack While It’s Happening
How to Stop a Panic AttackPanic attacks are frightening for anyone… The symptoms of a racing heart, feeling out of control, difficulty breathing, and shaking make some people feel...
How to Talk About Marijuana with Your Teen
Do’s and Don’ts of Discussing Marijuana With Your TeenMarijuana use among teens, which had declined from the late 1990s through the mid-to-late 2000s, is on the rise again.
How to Combat Your Daughter’s Shame: Secrets to Help Parents
We Are All Set up to Feel Shame at Some Point...
You know, that feeling that who you are isn’t good enough to be accepted (a little Brené Brown plug here). We adults can feel...
Good Boundaries: When to Hold Your Tongue or Time
It can often be really hard to say “no” to someone in your life, and it can be even more difficult to know when you should or shouldn’t get involved with someone...
Understanding Special Interests of Children with Aspergers
“YOU DON’T KNOW WHO GENERAL “SHAKES” EVANS IS?!”. That was the surprised reaction of Jake, a child with Aspergers, after hearing that I did not know about his 23rd favorite Civil War leader.Jake is...
Why Are My Parents Vegetarian? Things My Three Sons Better Know Before Moving Out
As a father to three sons, I have embarked on a mission to impart in them life lessons of the utmost importance. These are my stories.
What Makes A Great Alcoholics Anonymous Sponsor? Tips From “Cars 3”
What Makes A Great Alcoholics Anonymous Sponsor? 7 Tips From "Cars 3"
It never ceases to amaze me how little nuggets are found in the most obscure ways. I recently took my 4-year-old son to...
The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do…
Validation: The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do
"I just don't know how to get her to talk to me." It’s a common statement I hear from parents. Parents desiring that their child talks to...
The Dude’s Summer Travel Guide with Kids
We do a family beach trip every year, and I have noticed that there are a lot of differences in how fathers and mothers do beach travel. One of the conclusions that I have...
Break Your Kid’s Bad Habits With These 3 Steps: Pause, Rewind, Do-Over
“Break Your Kid's Bad Habits: Pause, Rewind, Do-Over”How often do you find yourself saying "Please don’t…”. (insert your broken record request here) - “...leave your book bag in the...