Father’s Day and “Fathering” Day

On this Father’s Day, what will you to to acknowledge the man that brought you into this Earth, and who showed you the ropes about how to be the good guy you’ve grown into? Remember your first little league game where he cheered you on from the stands? How about that first bike ride? Maybe you remember...

Solitude, Part 2: The Benefits It Brings, and the Special Strengths of the People Who Enjoy It

Here’s what makes solitude so sweet Unlike the readers of my last post, who were so articulate and insightful about the sweetness of solitude, many professional researchers have had a much harder time recognizing that solitude can actually be beneficial. Maybe part of the reason is that psychologists...

Solutions for Child Trauma: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Emotional pain is not as easily noticed as physical pain.  It doesn’t come in the form of a broken arm or a scuffed knee.  However, just like a physical injury, emotional injuries must be cleaned out and nurtured before they can heal.  Trauma is one example of an emotional injury.  Just like you...

Why Do Bullies Bully?

We’re all familiar with bullying - those deliberate, aggressive behaviors intended to cause harm to others.  Chances are, if you haven’t been the recipient or the doer of these hostile acts, you’ve at least seen bullying occur at some point in your childhood.  Although bullying is an...

101 Ways to Praise Your Child

When a child is praised, and feels appreciated for who he or she is, he or she will experience a greater sense of well being and calm. A stressed child will become more relaxed and playful, a serious child more joyful, a sullen child, brighter. How can you help your child today? - Wow - Super - You’re...