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Three Myths About Men and Divorce
Despite common misconceptions about men and divorce, men do greive the end of a marriage, they feel invested in their children and they do need support.
Helping Parents Talk to Their Elementary Age Kids About Friendship
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW Introduction Talking to kids about friendship depends on the ages. With little kids, you can arrange a play date and watch them interact to get a sense of what they need help with. You might even intervene and talk to your child and...
Talking to Teens About Sex: Q&A
By Brenda C. Wade, MSW, LCSW Amy Schalet is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a specialist on adolescent sexuality and culture in comparative perspective. Her book, Not Under My Roof: Parents, Teens, and the Culture of Sex...
Practical Tips for Raising Responsible Teens
By Brenda C. Wade, MSW, LCSW Introduction Anyone parenting a teen knows just how challenging this all-important job can be. Here are tips that can make that job easiser. One Establish open communication with your teen. Let them know that you are always...
Six Tips to Diffuse Toddler Tantrums
By using these tips and strategies you will be in prime position to diffuse and avoid toddler tantrums.
What to Do If You Think Your Adult Child Is Mentally Ill
f they are open to it, talk directly and gently with them about your concerns. Let them know that you are there to support them, and that you want to help them get help.
The Family Acceptance Project’s Studies of LGBT Youth
School Bullying, Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Youth Linked With Risk for Suicide, HIV and STDs in Young Adulthood MAY 16, 2011 – Critical new research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who experience high...
¿Quién tiene el poder cuando los niños hablan inglés?
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Maribel Quiala es una psicoterapeuta/trabajadora social clinica cuya experiencia en salud mental y desordenes psiquiatricos y familias dirigida a las latinas/os in los Estados Unidos. Ella es la coordinadora regional en Washington DC de la...
Who Has the Power When Only the Kids Speak English?
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW The Power of Language in the Latino Family Dynamic Children of Latino families are often the only means of communicating with the Anglo world. Although on the surface this may appear to be a practical, even reasonable solution, making a...
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5 Ways to Support LGBTQIA2S Youth
According to a study by the Trevor Project, LGBTQIA2S+ youth are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts than their cisgender and heterosexual peers. They are also more likely to drop out of school, experience homelessness, and be victims...
Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad
"Fatherhood is a journey," said Dr. Charles Daniels in a recent interview. "It's not something that you just learn overnight. It's something that you have to work at every day." Daniels is co-founder and CEO of Fathers' Uplift, a Boston-based organization that...
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
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