As a child welfare investigator, it is important to understand the family dynamics. Each time I interview a child, I ask the question, “What do you like most about your […]
Balancing Act: Finding Time in the Mess of Motherhood Read More »
This month is a great time to reflect on the impact that mothers have on our lives. They are the backbone of the family in most cases, and they play
Your Honor: Paying Homage to the Queens of Our Hearts and Our Homes Read More »
Forward: Hashim and Johnetta LaFond are Boston natives who journeyed to the star-studded land of Hollywood, California in hopes to pursue their dreams in entertainment, while raising a large family -and
Relentless Pursuit Read More »
As we enter the season of thankfulness, we start to focus on asking children what they are grateful for and at times that question is met with the response, “I
Supporting Meaningful Connection & Emphasizing Gratitude Read More »
LESSONS LEARNED FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” and I am just now starting to understand how true that statement really is. Last
Learning To Counter A Position of Comparison With A Posture of Gratitude Read More »
In the day-to-day lives of parenting, it can be hard to feel like you’re truly connecting with your child. You rush in the morning to get yourself and your children
The Present of Your Presence Read More »
As a child I can remember facing a fear of big dogs after being attacked by a pit-bull when I was young. I simply tried petting it out of curiosity,
Fear of Growing Up Read More »
Many fears jump out at parents throughout the various ages and stages of our children’s lives. Parents of young children may worry about everything from, “Is my child healthy?” to
Parent Projected Fears Read More »
A power struggle typically ensues when a parent and their child are both determined to get what they want with neither of them backing down. An example of this that
Choosing Empathetic Limit-Setting Over Power Struggles Read More »
Choose peace now and postpone stressful conversations until later. Find a way that will be helpful to postpone it and write it down…what would make you feel the frustration subside
