My relationship with my child. Of the many issues that families deal with, this is one that easily hits the top 5 of families with teenagers. I can certainly understand it, after all, every loving parent wants to have a thriving relationship with their child....
Its time for a second installment in this semi-regular-series about red flags: Arguing. Does your child argue too much? Do you find yourself frustrated as a parent with how often it seems like you just can’t have a normal conversation with your kid, or just...
I often have parents who bring their children to me for counseling who express frustration about a litany of behaviors and attitudes being projected from their kids. One common complaint goes something like this:…”and she just insists, I mean insists on having the last word...
One of the many many things I hear in my counseling practice from families all across West Michigan is the struggle to get their kids to take responsibility. Do this, do that, remind, remind, remind. We all fall into this trap as parents. We hope...