PARENT EDUCATION: Non-custodial Parenting
By Don Shar, NCC Are you or is someone you know in a non-custodial parenting situation? Because of divorce and other social issues, about half of children now reside in …
PARENT EDUCATION: Top Ten List for Raising Happy Kids
Here are some suggestions for raising happy kids. How many are you currently implementing or could you start to practice this week? 1) Start with bedtime: Children require at least …
PARENT EDUCATION: Co-parenting During a High-Conflict Divorce
By Don Shar, NCC Co-parenting conflict is a frequent problem presented in counseling during or after the process of divorce: who sees the children and when, what goes on during their …
PARENT EDUCATION: Before you sign up for the next event, sport, or activity…
Parent Question: “When is enough, enough in terms of having kids and teens in multiple sports and activities? When should I say “no?” I don’t want my children to miss …
PARENT EDUCATION: Getting Kids to Talk without Bribery, Begging, or Bawling
By Cassy Wimmer, Community Education Director & Staff Therapist Getting kids to talk about their day is difficult! Give a second-grader a buddy in the back seat of the car, …
TUTORING: Don’t Beat Yourself Up Over Your Child’s Year End Report Card
Anchorpoint’s Summer Tutoring Program is Here to Help. Most schools in our area are now on break. Children are giddy with thoughts of a summer filled with ice cream, swimming, …
PARENT EDUCATION: Make it a Priority to Waste Time Together
By Ron Barnes Executive Director A father and son went on a fishing trip. Later the son wrote in his diary, “Went fishing with Dad. It was great.” His father …
SUPPORT GROUPS: What’s the Big Deal, Anyway?
By Cassy Wimmer, MSW, LSW, Groups Facilitator Tailgating buddies, coworkers, wedding parties, board members, flight UA1810 passengers, friends: you can’t escape being part of groups, no matter how introverted you …
PARENT EDUCATION: Talking with Your Children After a Tragedy
Joan Schenker shares the following tips for parents wondering how to talk with their children after a tragedy. We know that God is with us in the good times and …
PARENT EDUCATION: Caring For Your Teenager
By Rev. Dr. Ron Barnes, LSW Executive Director Teenagers face many challenges. Teen life has become more complex and vulnerable over the past 10-15 years. This is largely due to …