As parents we face many different challenges daily. Many times we seek the advice of parents, friends or even experts to solve our problems. It can be extremely frustrating when you get different advices from various sources. Worst so if…

Success without fulfillment equals failure and a lot of our pain comes from one or more of the six not being met. Now the good thing about that is; you’re about to learn what those 6 needs are as well…

There is something that I have to share that keep appearing again and again with the families I see in my private practice. It breaks my heart to see parents in such pain. I know how much they hurt, wanting…

Step parenting has a high learning curve. A new parent comes in and suddenly needs to know all about raising children. On top of that, there are usually child custody issues going on that the step parent needs to be…

We’ve all seen people who treat failure as an opportunity, not as defeat. We watch as they dust themselves off and try again - with a smile on their face. It may take two or three tries, but these people…

Being a parent to a teenager isn’t easy, and there many different things that can add to that difficulty. This article will help you out by providing various methods of dealing with your teen and helping him or her reach…

All parents can understand and sympathize with the animal kingdom where kids are concerned. I for one totally understand why some animals eat their young or why some animals cut the apron strings at birth. You will find some of…

Parenting can be one of life’s greatest pleasures as well as its greatest challenges. What can you do to change your perspective on your parenting role so you and your teen can have a great relationship and really enjoy these…

Divorcing or single parents in Illinois need to create a custody agreement, or parenting plan, that deals with all of the issues of child custody. A mother and father can work together to create a joint custody agreement and submit…

In my mind’s eye I could see; three teenage boys on the floor playing video games, dishes piled up in the sink, homework not finished, disparaging comments flying about and my ultimate fear…their lack of respect for my authority. How…