by Paul Rose | Dec 14, 2015 | Divorce Issues, Parenting
Holidays and vacations can be difficult when it comes to deciding which parent gets to spend a certain amount of time with the children. A pre-planned holiday parenting agreement can help circumvent the stress and frustration that always seems to be heightened at this...
by Paul Rose | Dec 4, 2015 | Handling Stress, Parenting
The holidays are here, and with all of the sparkle and glitter comes a sleigh full of stress and anxiety as people try to juggle gift wrapping, social engagements, finances, work and family. Recent studies from the American Psychological Association show that older...
by Paul Rose | Nov 6, 2015 | Parenting
The American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping into the 21st century by updating their outdated guidelines regarding how children are interacting in the digital age. Previously, they advised that children under the age of two should have zero exposure to screens...
by Paul Rose | Oct 16, 2015 | Behavior Issues, Parenting
According to the Sibling Support Project, there are more than six million Americans with special physical, developmental or mental health issues. And most of them have typically developing siblings. When one or more children in the family have special needs they...
by Paul Rose | Oct 6, 2015 | Parenting
If someone asked if you were a distracted parent, how would you respond? Always responsive? Usually distracted? Somewhere in between? Many parents feel just their presence makes them attentive parents. However, if they have their faces buried in their smartphone, or...
by Paul Rose | Sep 16, 2015 | Anxiety Disorders & CBT, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting
Most children have fears and concerns that sometimes translate into anxiety. However, kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can’t get their worries out of their heads no matter how hard they try. And, they will try very hard while exhibiting unusual and...