A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children’s Mental Health
By Lisa Thurber, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern As we get deeper into the school year, parents are faced with a multitude of emotions. While the return to routine can be a …
PARENT EDUCATION: What Is Co-Parenting and Why Is It Important?
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. LEARN MORE HERE. …
PARENT EDUCATION: How Do I Motivate My Child?
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. LEARN MORE HERE. …
PARENT EDUCATION: The Key to Raising a Happy Child…Agency
Are you micromanaging your children? By Robin F. Rishel, Ph.D., LPC More and more in my professional as well as personal life, I encounter parents that are trying desperately to …
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: 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 …
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 …
COUNSELING: Are you worried about your teen?
Are you worried about your teen? At Anchorpoint we have counseled teenagers since 1956. Call our office at 412-366-1300 to schedule with a confidential and compassionate therapist.
PARENT EDUCATION: How everyone can empower youth (even you)
Do you know that you can empower the youth in your life? As a parent, teacher, youth or scout leader, aunt, uncle, neighbor (you get the idea!), you can make …
PARENT EDUCATION: Make Meal Time Memories Positive
“What Happens during meals shapes a large part of our memories. As we grow older we forget many things, but we mostly remember the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners in our …