Picture this: you’re making dinner, and the children are making a ruckus, dropping toys all over the house. You’ve made several attempts to tell them to settle down and pick up the mess they’ve made, because dinner is almost ready and you’re about to sit down to eat. There’s noise, kids running everywhere, and every …
It can be difficult to learn that your child is struggling with depression. Many parents feel confused, scared, worried, and/or they might deny that this could be happening to their child. It is not abnormal to attempt a bargain and say that perhaps they are just sad or going through a tough time. Oftentimes, this …
When I was in school, I remember the teachers often talked about peer pressure. They would warn us about the dangers of giving in and share what activities we should avoid, even if our friends were doing them. Our parents also addressed this, though they rarely called it “peer pressure.” Many of us remember the …