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4 Steps to ‘Parent Coaching’ to Your Own Child
Parent coaching is a vital tool that moms and dads alike need to raise children. As parents, we have many tools we use to raise children: teaching, advocating, counseling, discipling, etc. But oftentimes, we leave out coaching. Coaching empowers teens to become more self-aware, independent, and resilient. Through powerful questions and goal-focused strategies, families can…
How Pet Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health
Mental health has never been easier to discuss, and for good reason! Life today can be full of pressures, stresses, and emotional obstacles, which can wear anyone down. One unexpected yet effective remedy that has proven its efficacy? Pet therapy. Anyone who's felt soothed just from being around an animal knows firsthand its therapeutic effect!…
5 Signs Your Dog Needs a Vet Visit Immediately
As responsible pet owners, we must recognize when our dogs require urgent medical care. Humans can verbalize their discomfort, but dogs communicate distress through subtle behavioral changes that often go unnoticed until a crisis develops. This guide outlines five life-threatening symptoms that require immediate veterinary attention, along with practical advice for emergencies. 1. Respiratory Distress…
How to Raise Teens Amidst 2025’s Top Issues
Parents, 2025 is a year full of unique issues to raise teens amidst. Recently, Pew Research Center released a list detailing the top concerns that will impact youth this year: Mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression School bulling and cyberbullying The pressure to excel academically Navigating finances, especially with college looming Access to…
Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? A Reflection for Parents in The New Year
Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? With the new year well underway, it’s back to work, back to school, and back to parenting—though parenting never really takes a break. Whether your child is returning to college after the holidays or walking through the door after soccer practice or their first sleepover, the to-do list never ends. Yet, amidst the busyness, each moment offers a chance to connect and deepen your relationship.