Parenting

Some of the most treasured relationships that exist in families are relationships between parents and children. These can be the source of the greatest joys, but likewise the source of the greatest pains.

Did you know that playing as a family is not just fun but also an investment in your child’s development and the strength of your family’s relationship?

Social emotional learning is valuable for children and their outlooks on life, as well as the development of problem-solving skills and perseverance in everyday activities.

Resentment in relationships could potentially be traced back to feeling we have been mistreated, neglected, or taken advantage of. As a result of such strong feelings, the positive emotions of love and trust can weaken.

"The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.” The profound effects of loneliness can be felt by anyone and are best helped by a strong community.

Family and loved ones are not immune to this mental health condition's impact on the lives of their loved ones and often themselves. Family and loved ones are frequently the first to notice changes in their loved one's behaviors, emotions, or thinking whe

Researchers and therapists have found several effective strategies for reducing pornography use. If you’re trying to avoid pornography, consider some of the following research-based and clinically tested strategies.

In these videos the Be Epic, Escape the Vape team go over Parent Awareness, Parent Perception and Parent Involvement to help parents prevent youth from using e-cigarettes.

Coparenting is important for children’s well-being but can be challenging. By understanding supportive vs. non-supportive coparenting strategies, as well as tips for effectively resolving conflicts, parents can develop a health coparenting relationship.

Sharing family stories is also a powerful way to strengthen and unite family members. Family stories with examples of overcoming challenges can help younger generations find strength to overcome their own struggles.

There are things that won’t be cleaned every week but, at least once a month everything in each room will be cleaned. This was life changing for my family.

Learning to strengthen your parental attachment with your teens can help them develop choice and responsibility without dangerous behaviors. Start today by setting limits, showing respect, supporting safe exploration, and regulating your emotions.

Parenting teens with a focus on patience and love is crucial. Start this practice today by creating safety, staying connected, and instilling confidence in your teens.

While we are all learning to navigate these changes in addition to other normal life challenges, parents also have the added responsibility to help their children. Consider these tips on how to help your child successfully navigate changes.

Afterschool programs provide opportunities for youth who may be struggling with social interactions to better understand situations around them and find healthy outlets and coping strategies.

The first day of school seems to come more quickly each year. It can be difficult to see summer end and get back into the day-to-day responsibilities of classes and homework.

Dad needs the chance to be involved and to have opportunities to bond with his baby as well. How can dad share the joy and the work of this new bundle of love?

One of the most challenging things for many parents is figuring out how to deal with their child’s misbehavior. It can be incredibly frustrating for parents when children don’t do what they ask or do just the opposite of what they want them to do.

“Studies show that the average child with ADHD has one to two negative interactions per minute with parents, peers, and teachers if you extrapolate, that’s half a million negative interactions a year,”