The Emotional Side of Co-Parenting
When children are coping with the separation of their parents, seeing you communicate and co-parent in a healthy way will help them get through the process.
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PTSD and First Responders
We must end the stigma around PTSD and first responders. They are the ones who arrive first to save us, now it is our turn to save them.
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Normal Versus Abnormal Emotions When Going Through Separation and Divorce
Everyone reacts differently to a separation, but some behaviours can cross the line into mental illness. This chart brings that blurred line into focus.
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Holiday Traditions – Creating New Rituals
At Family TLC we have seen how rituals can make the holidays more bearable. It may not be easy, it might even be painful. However, the ritual will help.
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What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
Every personality type has its positives and its negatives. People with Asperger’s syndrome are generally very intelligent, but need help with social skills.
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ADHD – Coping as a Family
Meeting the special needs of a child with ADHD means making sure that doesn’t come at the expense of your other children. This was easier said than done.
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Learning to Be a Less Protective Parent
I had a hard time balancing what is too much or too little protection, so I stared talking to other mothers. Knowing they also struggle gave me reassurance.
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How One Teen Plans to Survive the First Day at a New School
Tomorrow is a big day. I’m starting at a brand new school. I know this is a fresh start and I want to make it a good one, but will I?
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Divorce – One Child’s Story
When things didn’t work out between mom and dad I was very sad, confused and angry. I wish I’d known then that everything WOULD be okay, just like mom said.
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The “C” Word – A Personal Story of Coping With Cancer
Cancer puts things in perspective. It is a cruel and evil disease, but if you look closely you can find a silver lining. A personal story of coping with cancer.
