How To Co-Parent Following A Separation Or Divorce?

"You don’t have to be in love with your spouse to co-parent. You have to be in love with your “children” to co-parent!"   I hate her for what she has done to us! I hate him for what he has done to us! STOP! WAIT! LISTEN! Can I interrupt you for a moment and remind the ...

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How Do I Talk To My Child About Adoption?

From celebrities to non celebrities, people are adopting children everyday.When you adopt a child, you are giving him or her wonderful gift of a forever home! However with all of the love that you have to offer also comes the responsibility of being willing to discuss their birth parents at some point in their ...

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Tips On How To Talk To Your Children About Sandy Hook Shooting

There are no words to describe what happened on Friday at a Newtown Connecticut Elementary School. Even being an expert in my field, it was difficult to find the words to talk about this on television. As a mother of two children ages 5 and 7, I was in a sheer panic when I heard the news. As a parent I thought, ...

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10 Tips To Becoming An Empowering Parent!

I have worked with families all over the country. The one question I am often asked is, "How can I increase my child's self esteem?" My answer is always the same, "It begins with you empowering yourself with self acceptance!" When you have self acceptance and self confidence, your ...

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Despite Hurricane Sandy, Families Stay Strong

As hurricane Sandy ripped across the east coast, one thing remained intact: the strong bond and love of family. As I held my scared, five year-old daughter and my brave, seven year-old son in my arms through the howling ...

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