Category Archives: Family Life
Building strong families
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:29 Resources for Families Facing the Trauma of Tornadoes Posted by Adam Benton, PhD Resources for Families Facing the Trauma of Tornadoes and their Aftermath from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network In light of the numerous tornadoes that have impacted the communities in Oklahoma and other surrounding states, our...
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 13:32 Managing Traumatic Stress: After a Tornado Posted by Adam Benton, PhD Managing Traumatic Stress: After a Tornado Taken from the American Psychological Association, Psychology Help Center The effects of tornadoes can be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the...
- Friday, 17 May 2013 13:04 Making the Most of Summer: Part 1 – Strategies for Parents Posted by Adam Benton, PhD Making the Most of Summer Part 1 – Strategies for Parents! Children cherish the summer time. They wait all year for the season when they can stay home and play with their friends. For them, summer...
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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 18:50
Making the Most of Summer: Part 2 – Cultivating Positive Relationships
Posted by Paula Morse, LPC
Cultivating Positive Relationships Oftentimes as parents, we accept the notion that siblings can not and will not get along. While some sibling conflict is normal, there are also things parents can do to set a positive...
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Tuesday, 22 January 2013 12:39
Kids and Gender Stereotypes
Posted by Gerald New
The term ‘stereotypes’ is generally perceived in a negative light, and for good reason. If found in the wrong hands, they can not only be hurtful, but downright demeaning. Of course, like everything in this world,...
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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 15:06
The Great Santa Claus Debate
Posted by Gerald New
The Great Santa Claus Debate. As we hit the new year at full steam ahead, I find myself with a few minutes to actually reflect on the whirlwind season that is Christmas. As parents, Sonya and...
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Wednesday, 19 December 2012 23:35
It’s The Holiday Season: So, Where’s The Magic?
Posted by Paula Morse, LPC
So, Where’s The Magic? The holiday season can bring up many emotions. For parents, Christmas can also bring pressure from many different directions: family gatherings, finding the “right” gifts, and creating special memories and traditions...
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Saturday, 15 December 2012 15:33
East vs West: Reflections on Parenting with a Partner from Another Cultural Background
Posted by Rebekah Evans PhD
East vs West: Reflections on Parenting with a Partner from Another Cultural Background As new parents, my husband and I have been learning the ins and outs of caring for a baby. How to give...
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Wednesday, 24 October 2012 11:41
The Giant Experiment of Parenting
Posted by Gerald New
Recently, my 6 year old son had a fairly minor accident (relatively speaking of course) on our treadmill in which he cut his finger pretty good. Yes, I understand…kids and treadmills don’t mix…a lesson we are...
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Thursday, 18 October 2012 2:46
Does true love wait? Age of first sexual experience predicts romantic outcomes in adulthood
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
An interesting study on sexuality in adolescents. The study suggests that those who wait to engage in sexual intercourse until older ages, 19+, have more stable, long-term relationships. It also suggests that those who engage in...
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