Parenting 
Parents, Do Your Children Know? (0)
Much of what shapes our beliefs about self, others and the world stem from the quality of attachment to parents and primary caregivers. It impacts self-esteem and the secure base in which we learn to explore the world. According to Jasmin Lee Cori, LPC and the author of The Emotionally Absent Mother, “Studies show that [...]
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Parenting and Power Struggles: 11 Ways to Avoid Them by James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT
Sometime within your parenting career, you will face a power-struggle with your child. If you don’t, you may be too intimidating, your child may be rather compliant, or you have mastered the art of managing conflict. Power-struggles occur due to a variety of factors, but invariably make a parent feel fatigued, frustrated, and helpless. Power-struggles [...]
The Benefits of a Secure Attachment
Your early attachment to your primary caregivers (particularly mom) is one of the important elements setting the stage for your emotional and relationship health as an adult. Your past truly does matter as the quality of your attachment to your parents/primary caregivers often directly relates to how you “do” relationships as an adult and how you feel about [...]
Book Review: Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee, MSW
As difficult as divorce is – it happens. It is usually a highly emotional and difficult time for one – or both of the parents and if there are children involved, it can be even more so for them. It’s imperative to remain focused on is how to minimize the effects of divorce on your children. [...]
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