As the holidays approach and we seem to start carrying more on our ‘to-do’ lists and our days are crammed fuller, the stress level for moms can go through the roof. This morning I was responding to a mom’s reflections…
By Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC, LCAC
We all want kids that show respect and are mindful of their actions with others, but when does that begin to matter? Do you wait until your child embarrasses you at a party and does not give appropriate ‘thank you’…
This post originally appeared on the Family Life Blog in December 2010. It seems to always be an area that families struggle with – getting out the door in the morning. So here is an encore presentation to refresh your…

This past weekend I hit a personal goal of mine – to complete a half-marathon. I traveled several hours from home, along with my family who wonderfully support me and are my biggest cheerleaders to compete in the Girlfriend’s Half…
Isn’t it strange as parents we often find ourselves reacting the same way to behavior over and over again, yet we are hopeful that ‘THIS TIME” it will magically bring about a different result?