At first glance, May feels hopeful. The weather is warmer. Summer is approaching. School is winding down. Vacations, graduations, celebrations, and longer days finally arrive after a long winter. Yet, for many of us, May can feel less like a fresh start and more like a stressful sprint to the finish line. Calendars become packed […]
The transition to the empty nest phase, when children leave home for college, careers, or independent living, is one of the most profound life changes many parents face. While this stage can bring excitement and pride, it also often stirs up complex emotions such as grief, loneliness, loss of identity, and anxiety about the future. […]
From their first day of life, children learn from the world around them. In fact, many of the lessons and skills learned in childhood set the foundation for who they will become as a future adult. However, parents often find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children navigate mental, emotional or behavioral […]
Recent tragic incidents involving adolescent girls have caught the attention of the Nashville, Tennessee and National media. Certainly, many parents who watch the news empathize and also fear for their own children’s safety. They might ask: “How could this occur?” “Could my own daughter be susceptible to this kind of manipulation?” and “What can I […]
Life changes dramatically when you become a parent. Parenting is one of the most rewarding, but also difficult, jobs on Earth. We want what’s best for our kids. We want to do a good job at raising them. However, trying to be a perfect parent is not only an impossible endeavor, but it can also […]
No parent wants to admit that there’s something “different” about their child. It’s hard to get feedback from teachers that their child is not “cutting it” or even worse being disruptive in the classroom. Equally frustrating and overwhelming is not being able to manage their child’s behavior at home. Parents often take such feedback as […]