Tips for Defiant Behavior
Shaquanta Danjoint , M.S.
If your child is struggling with defiant, aggressive, impulsive, irritable behaviors and can be especially difficult with obeying rules and respecting authority these may be signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) symptoms. Raising kids can be challenging but it...
Addiction throughout History
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
Throughout our human history, drug and alcohol use has been viewed through many lenses. Psychoactive substances have been used through history in religious ceremonies, for medicinal purposes, and for social connection. Early accounts of substance misuse date back to...
Acceptance and Compliance: Navigating Relationship Differences
Will Goodwin , M.A
Every relationship encounters moments where one partner’s preferences, habits, or traits don’t perfectly align with the other’s. In these moments, partners often face a choice: Should I foster acceptance for this characteristic, or should I comply with their desire...
Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...
ADHD: Is My Child Lazy?
Korina Calbay , M.S.
Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) question their child’s motives. They are at a loss of how to address their child’s behavior and let their frustration dominate the power struggle of parenting. ADHD is a mysterious...
Hormones of Love and the “Three-Year Itch”
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
Research shows that people get a surge of pleasant hormones early in a new romantic relationship: dopamine (the reward hormone of excitement and pleasure), oxytocin (the trust and attachment hormone), and norepinephrine (similar to dopamine and increases the sense...
Talking Tips for Teens 3
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens, and last time I started giving teens tips on how to talk to parents. My hope is that communication in the...
And They’re Off! Emotionally Preparing for Middle School
Samantha Scalabrino , M.A.
It is that time of year again when we acknowledge our children’s hard work and celebrate their transition from one chapter of their life to another with graduation ceremonies and parties. While the word “graduation” typically evokes thoughts of...
Teachers Light the Way!
Shaquanta Danjoint , M.S.
Teachers are very valuable in our community. They are often the ones spending a lot of time with our students and become the trusted adults our students feel comfortable going to. The job of a teacher can sometimes be...