By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT Amidst an unprecedented time, families across the country are now balancing the workload of parent, employee, and teacher. Parents have been hurled into an arena of maintaining a structured flow of their family’s livelihood in a world that is currently mysterious to us all. We know that kids (many adults, too) thrive on consistent structure and organization. To […]
Parental Leadership in a State of Emergency
How to: Manage Your Family’s New Way of Life By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT We are living in a world that is uncertain, ever-changing, and consumed with anxiety-ridden news. With schools now closed for an unknown time period, parents can now unexpectedly add, “Homeschool Teacher,” to their resumes. Many parents wonder, “How do I manage […]
Forgiveness
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Nelson Mandela One of the hardest actions to take with someone else is to forgive them. This time of year is a good time to reflect on the challenges and power of forgiveness. Growing up in a family of six kids ensured […]
Routine and Conversation; Relieving Summertime Anxiety for Two Home Kids
Summer is fast approaching! A season filled with sunny days, freedom, and a break from the stress of school. For many children of divorced families, the summer transition can be met with undue stress and anxiety as schedules are shifted and routines are changed. As parents, we want to support our children so they can […]
How Do I Tell My Kids They Matter?
As a therapist who has worked with many families, I have frequently heard parents say, ‘we love our kids unconditionally’. This sense that a young person is cared about just because they are part of family is so important. They don’t have to do anything to earn love from parents. All they need to do […]