When is the best time to talk with kids about sexuality? The earlier, the better! For general growth changes, it’s great to “grow” these conversations along with your child’s physical growth. Meaning—start talking with them in their preschool years about simple matters related to their bodies. Talk about the uniqueness of their body compared to that of…
Lorraine Looney, LMSW, shares practical insights for how to encourage a friend or family member struggling with addiction.
Lately, it feels like we’re taking steps forward in returning to normalcy from what it has been the past year. But then something else in the news knocks us several steps behind. The back-and-forth of these events or situations can be tiresome and angering at the same time. But I’ve found some helpful methods for…
If you’re still trying to figure out how to work from home and stay connected with others, you’re not alone. It’s taken many of us time to adjust to the new way of balancing personal/home and job responsibilities. Here are a few ideas that have worked well for me. Stay connected through: Friend Groups Before I stopped…
Relationships can bring great joy or much heartache depending on our interactions. However, there are a few simple principles for improving communication and overall satisfaction in our association with others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I often see common sticking points between dissatisfied parties. So, I want to give you a few suggestions as…
Are you in vacation mode? After all, summertime is here and we’re finally allowed to move about more from place-to-place. If you’re traveling by car, you might be listening to the sound of your little (or not so little) ones in the back seat as you cruise toward your vacation destination. When I’m steering our vehicle down the…
Our families have certainly spent a lot of time together lately. Some individuals may be enjoying it more than others, especially if that is their love language. Do you know if this is true of you? What about your kids? Think about it—how do you enjoy giving and receiving love in general? Maybe through gift-giving? Helping others in need?…
During this temporary time of severe health crisis in our world—and families are home for more hours together—there’s a delicate balance parents are now walking between the stress of what is happening day-to-day mixed with fear of the unknown. In this video clip titled “Coronavirus For Parents,” Jason Gibson, Director of the Babb Center for…
I had a moment recently with one of my teenagers, but not one of those heart-warming moments that you see on a Hallmark channel movie. We had to have this “convo” (aka “conversation” for those of us over 30) because there were some patterns I was seeing her demonstrate that I wanted to address. Nothing too…
Has your relationship become more lifeless than lively? It might be a sign that your marriage is overdue for some fun! Consider these ideas to help spark things up a bit: Recreational Intimacy One of the ways we identify with our mates is to be “team focused.” It’s a great time of year to join a new…