“Say cheese!” (And don’t blink.)

Taking photos can be a safe way for your child to express her feelings, ideas, and interests. What might be hard to say out loud, can be communicated via the real-life photos he takes. Be an eParent®! Encourage your child to share a new photo each week via Instagram or Twitter or some other photo-sharing application. […]

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Feel like you are target practice for your teen’s insults?

Teen: “Do we have to stop at Aunt Carol’s on the way home? My friends are waiting for me.” Parent: “It will just take a moment. She loves seeing you and it will save me a trip.” Teen: “Whatever but she is your sister not mine. I am not getting out of the car.” Ouch! […]

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Enjoy the real “Happy Hour” with your family!

Family meals matter for teens’ safety, social skills, and health. Don’t let not knowing what to cook keep you from sharing a family meal with your teen. Be an eParent®! Spend time together as a family, start a family Pinterest board of recipes and use one to make a meal together and spend time with your […]

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“I’ll always love you.”

Starting at a very young age, children become good at reading other people’s emotions. Even babies and toddlers can sense when you are in a bad mood or feel when the relationship between their parents is strained.  Although you may be on an emotional roller coaster, remember to be consistent and affectionate in sharing your […]

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We love you and we aren’t changing our mind.

Children often hold on to the hope that their parents will reconcile – or even look for reasons to believe this may be the case. It is important to be clear, consistent, and loving in your communication with your child that the decision to separate is final. Be an eParent®! Create an online photo album […]

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“If I’m really, really good will you get back together?”

“I’ll make my bed!” “I’ll get all A’s at school.” Have your children told you all the ways they will change to convince you two to be together? Children of almost any age worry that they caused their parents’ separation. Children need to hear (again and again) that they are not responsible for your separation […]

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Remember how it felt when your voice was changing? ROFL!!!

Your teen is changing! They have hair in places you used to change, their voice is cracking, they have pimples…you probably remember going through these same changes! Adjusting to these differences can be tough for your teen. Keep the conversation light and the dialogue open to help your teen cope with these physical changes. Be […]

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