By Dena Embrey, LCSW, Courier & Press, June 7, 2016 – Summer break is here, and families often look forward to sleeping in and not rushing through the morning routine. Maybe you have a vacation planned, or your child is looking forward to summer camp. For families with school-aged children, making the transition from the […]
By Mark Luzader, LCSW, Courier & Press, May 31, 2016 – We hear a lot these days about children who are getting the better of their parents. Working with noncompliant children is where I started my career in behavioral health almost 17 years ago. There are many reasons a child can be oppositional. Sometimes it’s […]
By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, Courier & Press, May 24, 2016 – As a social worker in area schools, I frequently hear comments that our children are not being taught to be self-sufficient. Many preteen students I work with are not able to make their own lunch, do laundry, get up on their own for school, etc. […]
By Whitney Eaton, LCSW, Courier & Press, May 17, 2016 – Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night to little eyes staring at you or the quiet whisper of, “Mom?” For some little ones, getting a full night’s sleep is a tall order. But for the parents who care for them, the […]
By Haley Droste, Courier & Press, May 10, 2016 – Summer break from school is often anticipated for months before its arrival. The thought of sleeping in, no schoolwork and relaxing the summer away are reason enough to make anyone swoon. The argument can be made, however, that balancing your teen’s summer freedom with a […]
By Diane Braun, Courier & Press, May 3, 2016 – Spring and summer brings blue skies, warm breezes and the sound of children playing outdoors. Most parents have no problem sending their children outside to play. Why? Because we all know there are quite a few real benefits to playing outdoors. Children who play outside […]
By Jacob Jewell, Courier & Press, April 26, 2016 – When I was younger, I used to think of diversity in wide brush strokes. To my young mind, diversity was obvious and categorical, involving things like race, religion and culture. It has taken time for me to realize certain types of diversity are more nuanced. […]
By Parri O. Black, Courier & Press, April 19, 2016 – Now that I am a grandparent, I have joined “the club” of proud Grannies, Nanas, Mimis, and more, who would no doubt go to the ends of the earth on behalf of a grandchild. Thankfully, most grandparents have the privilege of doting, spoiling and […]
By Deena Bodine, LCSW, Courier & Press, April 12, 2016 – I recently read a headline that challenged the notion of work/life balance. I didn’t make it very far into the article because, frankly, it isn’t something I want to believe. Many of us wear multiple hats as parents, significant others, sons or daughters, colleagues, […]