by Magnolia Family Counseling | May 5, 2019 | Child/Teen, Family Therapy
As parents, it can be challenging raising a teenager. Teenagers are at the stage where they begin to question the beliefs and values they were raised with, while challenging authority and parental restrictions. Sometimes, teens are struggling with even more issues in...
by Priscilla Hurd | Apr 14, 2019 | Child/Teen, Parenting, School/Academics, Sports/Exercise
For their children to succeed as adults, many parents think they’ve got to be involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Perhaps we believe this abundance of activities will foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. But is this excessive involvement in...
by Priscilla Hurd | Mar 3, 2019 | Anger Management, Child/Teen, Parenting
Raising a teenager can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent will go through. Teenagers are in an awkward stage, dealing with hormonal changes that are out of their control and a developing brain. They’re awakening to new realizations about themselves...
by Priscilla Hurd | Feb 10, 2019 | Child/Teen, Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, Parenting
Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous time for any adult, and for children it can feel like their world is falling apart. It can be confusing for children to have two homes, particularly in the early stages of divorce. But there are ways to bring positivity and...
by Priscilla Hurd | Jan 20, 2019 | Child/Teen, Depression
Many parents experience clinical depression each year. As if the disease weren’t enough, recognizing its effects on your children can be quite painful.Studies have shown that children of depressed parents are at greater risk of not only developing depression...
by Priscilla Hurd | Dec 24, 2018 | Bullying, Child/Teen
Watching your child endure bullying and harassment from their peers is a difficult and painful experience for most parents. We want our children to be happy and healthy, and when they hurt, we hurt. Whether they’re at school or just looking at Snapchat on their...
