Adolescents
Articles
To Rescue or Not, That is the Question
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores ways in which parents rescue their adolescent children and ways to weigh the decision whether...
Blended Families and Teens
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Blended families can be challenging for everyone, especially a teenager. Article describes these challenges and...
What Teens Want Parents to Understand
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Some teens believe that parents "don't get it" or "just don't understand." Recently, I asked...
Sexual Health for Young People
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Critical thinking about sex is important for young people. This is a guide for examining the themes being promoted...
Treasuring Children: Helping Children In Chronically Difficult Families
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families where addictions and chronic stress or conflict dwell are especially difficult for children to cope with...
On-Line Gaming: How Much is too Much?
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Article explores the explosion of the online gaming industry and the tough decisions parents have to make about...
Rebuilding After the Storm
August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...
Our Love Affair with Food
This article discusses forming healthy or unhealthy relationships with food at several stages in our development...
Supporting Safety In Our Schools
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Safety in the schools has become a major focus for parents and school officials. Based on an interview with an area...
How Can I Help My Child Deal with Bullying?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Real steps to help and "how to's" to deal with bullying.