By Tara Moser, MSW, LCSW Introduction Ms. Tara Moser specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of...
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Parenting in an Age of Anxiety
By Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, LCSW-C Introduction Slow It Down Wonder to Yourself . . . Find Your Unity and Purpose Conclusion Introduction The level of anxiety that many parents feel seems to be growing all the time. Stress can be high and people have less and...
Practical Tips for LGBTQIA Parents Raising Teenagers
By Tony Madril, MSW, BCD Introduction Adolescence: A Time for Questioning Fear of Social Stigma Parental Task #1: To establish a pattern of warm and open communication Parental Task #2: To create a supportive social system Parental Task #3: To teach effective coping...
Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal
Muchas parejas con hijos que deciden separarse piensan que con el divorcio termina para siempre la relación entre ambos, pero están equivocados, porque les quedara una tarea que durara mientras sus hijos llegan a la mayoría de edad. Es lo que se conoce como “Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal” (ARP) o “parenting agreement”, en ingles.
Responsible Parenting Guidelines for Families in Transition
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Introduction Emotional upheaval comes with the territory when single parents or same sex partners separate or parents divorce. Implementing responsible parenting guidelines under all circumstances can help to minimize the depth...
Tips for Single Parents to Beat the Holiday Blues
By Brenda Rodstrom, MSW, LCSW Holidays can be great. Family, friends, parties, and pretty decorations. But for single and divorcing parents, they can be challenging. One divorced mother I know said that from Thanksgiving to New Year's she wanted to hide in a closet....
How to Promote Positive Body Image in Your Family
To promote positive body image in your family, have zero tolerance for body and weight-based teasing in your home.
How to Help Your Kids Cope During Your Divorce
Family relations before the split can be a major factor in children’s behavioral and emotional difficulties. So consider that ending an unhappy marriage might be a healthier choice than staying in one.
Managing Children’s Anger About Divorce or Separation
By Thalia Ferenc, MSW, MA, LMSW Introduction What's a parent to do? Encourage Feeling Expression in Words Encourage Feeling Expression Without Words Limit Out of Bounds Angry Behavior Avoid the Blame Trap Introduction Anger is a common and legitimate emotion felt by...
The Brady Bunch and Other Stepfamily Myths
By Bari Benjam, LCSW, BCD Introduction Love Occurs Instantly Between the Child and Stepparent Stepmothers Are Wicked Children Adjust to Divorce and Remarriage More Easily If Biological Fathers or Mothers Withdraw Conclusion Introduction The television...
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