Empty Nesting in Today’s World Many colleges and universities have been operating a hybrid of in-person and online classes for the past couple of years. This means that many parents have potentially become or will become empty nesters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike those of…
By: Staci Lee Schnell, M.S., C.S., LMFT Senioritis is the condition that tends to affect the motivation of many high school seniors. Once college applications are complete and plans for their futures are being made, students may begin to slack off. Parents may find themselves…
Giving Birth to Your Best Friend Mothers and Teenage Daughters Written by Joele Amster, M.S. My mother always told me, “When you have a daughter you are giving birth to your best friend.” As I grew older and had a daughter of my own, that…
Men Don’t Win Part 1: I’m a Father not a Babysitter By: Michael Bouciquot, MS Little coughs came out of my son’s mouth as his head rested on my shoulder and his arms wrapped loosely around my neck. He and I sat in the…
Understanding Teen Dating Violence By Staci Lee Schnell, M.S., C.S., LMFT February 8, 2017 Understanding Teen Dating Violence In 2013, President Obama declared February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, approximately 1.5 million high…
Communicating With Your Teen By: Michael Bouciquot, M.S. July 15, 2016 Communicating With Your Teen Teens face many issues in today’s world, having healthy communication with your teen is important to their well-being. Approximately 20 percent of teens will experience depression before adulthood and depression…