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5 Tips For Talking With Your Teen About Using Substances

Talking with your teen about substance use is a delicate dance. However, following these tips will help ease the burden and keep open and honest communication with your teen. Continue reading

Tenacity in Children: the dynamic instincts that exist in each child from birth and the prominent role they play in the course of a child’s development

In the first book we co-authored, Raising Resilient Children, we defined resilience as a process of competent functioning under duress and adversity.  We identified the components of a “resilient mindset” and included self-discipline as one of these components.  As we … Continue reading

5 Secrets to a Stress-Free, Happy, Healthy Family

   Creating a happy and connected family in the modern world can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Everyone is working tirelessly to make ends meet, technology seems to control our everyday life, and stress has become prevalent among both … Continue reading

How to Stay Positive This Festive Season

The festive period is a time for connecting with loved ones and for taking some well-deserved time off to unwind. Sadly, with a global pandemic in our midst, it’s looking a bit different for many people this year. For some, … Continue reading

How To Survive A Worry-Filled COVID Christmas

“I think a vaccine will be ready in December,” he said. “But, I don’t think I would take it as soon as it comes out because it was rushed. So, I’m going to wait for other people to try it … Continue reading

5 Fun Ways to Record Family Events and Memories as a Parent

Nostalgia is a guest that enters unwelcomed and catches you off guard. It will have you reaching out for your old pictures, recorded videos, or even school books. You can revisit the past if you have logged it. While it … Continue reading