Parenting

No infant is born with a manual, as we have heard many times. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t guidance available to raising healthy, happy children. If you find yourself wondering what to do as a parent, role model, disciplinarian, teacher, nurse, entertainer, nutritionist, spiritual guide, and all of the other extremely important areas of child-rearing, there is help. Love may not be enough when you are facing challenges, questions, crises, and decision-making. Rather than writing your own manual, why not learn from one who has guided many parents along that bumpy road to a journey they can embrace with joy.

Blended Families

Blended families have become so common and are no longer exceptions in our culture. But, that doesn’t mean blending families is easy. There are quite a few important “rules of the road” in successful blended families; these work best discussed before the blend takes place. But, if that didn’t happen, take heart, there’s still time to make better choices for happier blended families. Experience the difference between resentful children with “new” family units and blended families who have put the “fun” back in functioning.

Single Parenting

You are now a single parent. What now? Sometimes divorces are really messy and there are hurt feelings; the most important thing to remember is what is in the best interest of your children. What is that “best interest?” I can help you define what will help your children make positive adjustments, and navigate how you can help to protect and insulate your children, no matter what the other parent might be doing.