by ccdcounseling | Nov 17, 2023 | Parenting
Hopefully you all know that holiday get togethers aren’t a good time to discuss religion and politics. Cousin Leslie is still sore about the World Series. Wes is going to tear up if we mention the quarterback situation, and the weather was just too hot this year. What...
by ccdcounseling | Oct 31, 2023 | Parenting, Uncategorized
ADHD is a developmental delay of the brain’s self-management system or executive functioning. Simply put, we’re just wired differently. Having ADHD, planning, prioritizing, and ignoring distractions takes extra effort. It’s incredibly frustrating for our parents and...
by ccdcounseling | Apr 9, 2018 | Parenting
I started being a therapist at the end of the Millennium and I am astonished by the change between parenting the Millennial Generation and parenting the present iGeneration. Parents have gone from being Helicopter Parents to being Lawn Mower Parents. For those who...
by ccdcounseling | Jun 8, 2016 | Family Counseling, Parenting, Relationships
When starting a family, parents rarely think of the “skills” they have (or don’t have) and how they want to teach these to their children. Like any relationship, it takes work to have a happy and healthy family unit. Family Skills like communication, conflict...
by ccdcounseling | Apr 11, 2016 | Education, Parenting, Uncategorized
Devaluing Average Since exiting my graduate program 17 years ago, I am astonished at the increase in the severity of mental illness among the children and teens I have served in both schools and private practice. I have certainly seen an increase in the incidence of...
by ccdcounseling | Oct 19, 2015 | Education, Parenting
The month of October commonly brings to mind the festivities associated with celebrating Halloween. Many also know that October commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness and National Domestic Violence Awareness. In addition, the month of October commemorates Bullying...
