Permissive parenting may temporarily look like it is working for you, but there are many long-term negative consequences for both you and your children. You are being a permissive parent…...

What does a “normal” teen look like? What is typical behavior, and how does the modern parent find their sense of emotional well-being through it all? In this article, we…...

Never did I imagine that school would look like each of my three children sitting in front of a computer. Never did I imagine that teaching would take place via video,…...

Well, it appears that we’re nearing the holiday season business, and that frustration may be creeping up on you. You know—that feeling when your head starts to pound, and you feel…...

Feeling rage lately? Oliver JR Cooper, explains how rage can be stored in the collective unconscious, only waiting to escape. When it comes to what has been taking place in…...

As a psychotherapist, I often hear how lonely and isolated people feel. Even if married or successful in their careers, many people carry a painful sense of disconnection and alienation.…...

The expression “parental alienation” triggers numerous emotions. Many in the psychological and legal communities absolutely reject the phrase. In some situations, judges who refuse to accept the terminology side with…...

Parenting is hard! Especially when parenting a teenager. If you have a teenager who is mean to you, don’t be alarmed, there is a reason behind it. Don’t Take it…...

If you’re a mom of children old enough to go to school, it is very likely that you’ll hear the words “I’m bored” this summer.  Generations upon generations of parents…...

A blended family is sometimes referred to as a stepfamily; it includes families where two partners decide to create a life together, and through that union, they create a larger…...