It seems that today’s parents are expected to do everything perfectly. They’re expected to make healthy meals, help with homework – which often requires exceptional math skills -schedule play dates, drive carpools, and show up to every game, recital and parent-teacher conference showered and jovial. Oh, and they must also save up just the right […]
Encouraging Self-Advocacy for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Advocacy, simply put, is knowing what you need and how to express those needs to others. When you advocate for yourself, you are taking control of your life by making decisions that represent your views and interests. Counseling can help identify goals and preferences so that individuals can play an active role in making decisions […]
Benefits of Co-Parenting (And How to Do It)
When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” Well, according to the Third International Conference on Shared Parenting, co-sponsored by the National Parents Organization and the International Council on Shared Parenting, children need both parents in their life, no matter how those […]