By Vicki Kirkman, Courier & Press, Sept. 5, 2017 – Stress is a natural part of life and something that everyone experiences. It can be positive or negative and affect your daily life greatly if not managed appropriately. In some situations, stress can motivate us to do better or work toward hard-to-reach goals. Other circumstances […]
By Lisa Cossey, LCSW, Courier & Press, August 29, 2017 – With most children already back at school for a new year, many families will find themselves in a struggle for the ages: wants versus needs. Many families have difficulty finding a balance between work and play. But what if the struggle is between your […]
By Brooke Skipper, LCSW, Courier & Press, August 22, 2017 – The word “FAT” …we’ve all said it about ourselves. We eat a big meal or try on an outfit and declare, “I feel so FAT!” Like all things we say and do, our children pick up on this “feeling” of being fat. They watch […]
By Heather Miller, LCSW, Courier & Press, August 15, 2017 – “It takes a village to raise a child.” This African proverb seems to be even more relevant in 2017, with working parents and single parents (and the accompanying family “busyness” that has become the norm) trying to raise a family. And yet, even though […]
By Valorie Dassel, LCSW, LCAC, Courier & Press, August 8, 2017 – The transition from elementary or middle school to high school can come with a wave of emotions for both students and parents. Often times, there is excitement surrounding the new environment, both socially and academically. Anxiety is commonly experienced among incoming freshmen. These […]
By Wendy Lynch, MSW, Courier & Press, August 1, 2017 – After a busy day helping kids as a school social worker, I often come home from work feeling the need to decompress. Many days I find myself trying to process the daily struggles of my students. My husband and I regularly discuss what it […]
by Terra Ours, LCSW, Courier & Press, July 25, 2017 – It’s the end of the day and you’re exhausted. Suddenly, you find yourself engaged in a war with your child – one you are determined to win. You’re staring at him; he’s staring at you. You’ve told him to go clean his room and […]
By Tiffany Harper, LCSW, Courier & Press, July 11, 2017 – When people think of bullying, they often picture physical bullying, such as knocking books out of someone’s hands, tripping them or intimidating them. Bullying can also take other forms, however. Social bullying, also known as relational aggression, is a form of bullying that has […]
By Dianna Miller, Courier & Press, July 4, 2017 – Should your teen have a part-time job? There are pros and cons, but there are many benefits to getting some early work experience during the high school years. On average, teenagers report the highest rates of unemployment. According to Labor Force Statistics, in early 2017 […]
By Kelli Chambers, MSW, Courier & Press, June 27, 2017 – The teenage years can be some of the best, and hardest, years in a person’s life. During this stage of life, teenagers are often faced with difficult situations and struggle to make healthy and safe choices. It can be challenging (and even scary) for […]