It’s interesting to review statistics about parenting that the Pew Institute gathered. Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand how American parents approach parenting. This analysis is based on 3,757 U.S. parents with children under age 18. The data was collected as part of a larger survey of parents with children younger than…
Posted in U.S.News Click Here We live in California, where marijuana is now, as of Jan. 1, legal for recreational use. My four teens report that pot is already very easy to come by and that “everyone” uses it. More concerning to me: Many of my friends – fellow parents – believe that teen marijuana use is not harmful.…
From U.S. News https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-01-29/do-you-favor-one-child-over-another If you have more than one child, be prepared to hear – if you haven’t already – “You like him better than me” or “How come she always goes with you?” and “She’s your favorite” or “It’s not fair.” Like many parents, you may insist that the complainer is wrong –…
Playtime is an important part of a child’s upbringing, as it helps them develop healthy habits. However, kids shouldn’t only be mingling with their peers during playtime. Parents are also encouraged to play outdoors to help build a lasting relationship with their kids. Benefits of playing outdoors Families who play outdoors together become closer to…
Doesn’t it seem like life only gets busier and that there is more and more information coming at us all the time? There is too much information out there to take in and process! The human nervous system has never had a physiologic ‘upgrade’ to be able to handle this level of over-stimulation. As a…
Guest Post by Joann Riggio, MFT , www.jgriggiomft.com Fear can be paralyzing and it can prevent us from doing what we want most in life. Even when we know exactly what we need to do, fear can be the barrier we place between ourselves, and our ultimate goals. This article illustrates 10 Common Fears that…
Guest article from Joann Riggio, MFT I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in San Mateo, specializing in Couples Therapy. A common challenge I see couples experiencing is feeling disconnected from their partner. Couples are trying to manage work, finances, family, and relationships. These demands can be exhausting and it may feel like it’s impossible…
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