In no other time in history has it been such an uphill battle for the girls in our country to have a healthy body image. Your daughter may be struggling with loving her body, and it’s no wonder why! The constant inundation of media telling your daughter the definition of “hot,” “sexy,” or “beautiful” can […]

Do you often find your style of parenting is to give in? Maybe you see yourself throwing your hands in the air, walking away from your kid, saying “Fine, do whatever you want?” Permissive parenting is when you parent your child with few expectations and little control over his behavior. You may not have too […]

Dear Jenmarie, Last summer my daughter spent most of her summer sleeping in until noon, then spending the rest of her days watching TV or on social media. I was always willing to drive her to her friends’ houses or the mall but she always said she was too tired or not interested in being […]

Dear Jenmarie, My teen daughter has been lashing out recently.  She yells and screams whenever I tell her to do anything, she makes sarcastic comments to her brother, calls her little sister names,  and is just plain defiant toward her father. Yesterday she threw her phone on the floor and the screen cracked. The school […]

So your child is heading into middle school. What a momentous occasion for you and for him! At the back of your mind, however, you might have some concerns about him being successful. It’s true your child needs a solid set of skills for him to do well in middle school, but there are many […]

You’re reflecting on your child’s past school year and you’re concerned. You were constantly nagging him to turn in his assignments, he picked fights with his peers, and you got a note from his teacher about behavioral issues one too many times. This may lead you wondering…. is my child ready for middle school? Your […]

Boy oh boy, if there’s ever any struggle I see parents have it’s setting limits with their child. Setting limits is an important part of parenting and it has to happen on a daily basis in order to keep your child safe, and guide her through life. I bet you’ve struggled from time to time […]

Feeling like you have a good connection with your daughter but it could be stronger? You’re not alone. Many moms would like to strengthen the bond they have with the daughter. But what’s the best way to do that when you’re already trying your best? Read below for 7 simple ways to make your relationship […]

You know your child needs help but she refuses to go to therapy. This leaves you angry, frustrated, even scared. You want the help for your child but if she refuses therapy, what can you do? I first want to acknowledge your efforts and praise you for wanting to get help for your child. You’re […]

Self-care is important. Having a healthy relationship with yourself helps you to have healthier relationship with others, as well as model healthy relationships for your children. In last week’s post you read about why self-care is so important. Now that I have you on board with practicing self-care, you’re probably thinking “But how do I […]