Parenting

1. Give me structure at home. I like rules, 2. Discuss with me your expectations of my grades. 3. Ask me to tell you about my day and then just LISTEN while I tell my story. 4. Encourage me to do [...]

1. Before discussing anything with your child, speak with your partner or any other parental figure in your child’s life. You want to make sure that if your child has questions later, everyone is [...]

Does my child have ADHD? How can I tell if my child needs help? Attention Deficit Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a relatively common childhood disorder. The primary symptoms of this disorder [...]

High energy children can be challenging. They are always busy and can sometimes be demanding. It may seem like they don’t listen or follow through with what you asked them. Below are some ideas [...]

Parenting can be a difficult job, especially when your child is experiencing anger. Anger can be seen in children in both verbal and physical ways. It can be explosive and upsetting to both [...]

Listening to your child – We are often so busy telling our kids what to do that many times we fall short in listening to their concerns. Expressing an interest and learning about our children’s [...]

Many children or adolescents spend their summer relaxing and using electronics until they smoke and spark. Unfortunately, this can result in them falling back on what they learned during the [...]

Since the Michigan marijuana law was passed that allows marijuana use for medical purposes, parents may find themselves at a loss as to what to tell their teens about marijuana. If they [...]

Summer is a wonderful time to get out and spend quality time with your family and friends. Ensuring your time is spent in healthy ways is simple and easy. Below are some quick tips on healthy [...]

Have you ever said I’ll never be like my parent? No doubt you meant it at the time, but later found yourself repeating a phrase or statement they have used. If so, you are in good company. [...]