Squeezing in Family Time During the School Year
The school year is here again, and with it comes all the after school activities, homework, and church activities that take a break over the summer. While all of this is exciting and provides great learning experiences, it can become difficult to get in quality family time. Here are a few ways to make family […]
Teaching Your Child Healthy Conflict Resolution
One of the few things every single human has in common is dealing with conflict. Regardless of your age, income, or family situation, there is bound to be conflict on a semi-regular basis as people come together. This can be a good thing, as it forces people to get outside of themselves and work toward […]
Helping Your Child with Homework
It’s a pretty classic part of parenting to help your child with their homework! They come home from school and just don’t quite understand a math equation, or are struggling with writing a paper, and just need a little help to get on their way. Some of the most memorable moments from these years are […]
Helping with Recovery from Childhood Trauma
Every parent’s worst nightmare is that something harmful will happen to their child. For many adoptive and foster parents, recovery is an everyday battle from the moment they receive their child, but no child is exempt from these struggles. The American Psychological Association estimates that two thirds of children will experience a potentially traumatic event […]