Parenting
Developing Strong Parent/Teacher Partnerships
Many factors can help a child succeed at school. Effective teaching and parent support both aid children in learning. A cooperative alliance between parents and teachers ensures that children receive…
Read MoreWhat not to say to your kids — and what you can say that’s better
Our kids know how to push our buttons, even buttons we didn’t know we had. When that happens, it’s easy to express our frustrations. But if we can use some…
Read MoreGetting the Most out of Family Vacation
As parents approach family vacation, here are a few tips to make sure the entire family gets the most of family vacation by planning ahead, staying flexible, and remaining present.
Read MoreShould you play with your kids?
Staff therapist Rachel James shares insights from her perspective as a Registered Play Therapist on WFAA Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas. The Importance of Play: How Parents Can Navigate Boundaries…
Read MoreHealthy Routines for Marriage
couples who reflect on the health of their relationship have a higher likelihood of developing habits that strengthen and enhance their marital connection. Couples counseling is an excellent way of setting aside time to develop healthy routines and detect relational issues that could sabotage oneness.
Read MoreOvercoming Mom/Dad Guilt
Do you ever feel like you’re not meeting the mark as a parent, or perhaps feel guilty about prioritizing your own needs over those of your children? Staff therapist Jacquilne Welchman shares insights on WFAA Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas.
Read MoreSmooth Transitions: Training Kids for Back-to-School Rhythms
I think I had my first flash of real critical thinking right before beginning second grade. Summer vacation, filled with the whimsies of open days and late nights, limped to…
Read MoreScreen Time Solutions: Navigating Limits for Children and Teens
Eighteen square inches have changed the world as we know it. The average size of a smartphone screen is 3 by 6 inches. These few inches have the ability to…
Read MoreMiracles Happen: Balancing Time with Your Children
How did we get here? It started with cuddles and sweet baby breath and then we blinked and now we are juggling 3 extra curriculars, and homework. Somewhere along the…
Read MoreCould psychological testing benefit my child?
As parents, we may at times ask if psychological testing would be helpful for our children. It’s a question we hear often at The Center.Parents may be concerned that their…
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