Blog

When school violence occurs, it is important for parents to communicate openly, in an age-appropriate way, with their children to restore feelings of comfort, safety, and security. While it is difficult to shield your children from the chatter and speculation that occurs within your community – the conversations that they may overhear at school, with

One of the greatest stress relievers in life is to have a good friend. Before the age of psychologists and psychiatrists, people reached for their friends to talk over their problems. In many cases, a good friend is all that is needed when we are confronted with the normal stresses of life. Doctors tell us

 In the beginning, there was Cain and Abel - every parent’s worst nightmare - the out-of-control expression of one child’s anger, frustration, and jealousy towards their sibling. The problem is a complex one and doesn’t have an easy answer. However, there are some things that parents should know about sibling rivalry, and there are some

Ahh, siblings. Your sisters and brothers may be your first friends…and your first enemies. Sibling rivalry is so powerful that it may even affect the roles that we take in a family, and the careers we choose for ourselves in the adult world. For example, due to competition with our siblings, what we pick for

Remember when your mom asked: “Why can’t you be as nice as your sister?” “Your brother used to get As when he was in Calculus, why are you barely getting Bs?” Have you found yourself making similar types of remarks to your child? Sibling rivalries can be initiated by seemingly benign comments such as these.