Managing Emotions
Big emotions can feel like a big problem. When big emotions take over little ones, it can easily turn into meltdowns and tantrums. While...
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Christian Family Services
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Guidelines for Assertive Communication
In order to learn how to use tools for assertive communication, we need awareness for who we are and what we need. Our roles and needs...
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Christian Family Services
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Giving Discipline to Discipline
Discipline is a hot-button topic in parenting. Everyone, whether they have children or not, has an opinion on what discipline should look...
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Christian Family Services
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Helping Single Parents Bond With Their Children
As a single parent, do you find your relationship with your child to be strained? Strained relationships are common between single...
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Christian Family Services
- May 1
- 3 min
Correction and Connection Based on Trust
Although humans are hard-wired for connection, feeling connected to another person can be especially difficult for some. Children who...
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Christian Family Services
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Connection is Essential
What do lamps, Legos and parenting have in common? They are each dependent on connection to fulfill their purpose. Lamps need their cord...
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Christian Family Services
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Harmony Among Siblings
Sibling relationships can be lifelong and typically form at a young age. Positive sibling relationships rely on trust and respect,...
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Christian Family Services
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Important Question to Ask Before You Adopt
There’s no doubt that choosing to adopt a child is not an easy decision nor one to take lightly. However, how do you know if adoption is...
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Christian Family Services
- Jan 1
- 2 min
As Birth Rates Decline Nationwide, Families Turn Toward Foster Care to Grow Their Families
When all the paperwork is turned in and the home study is complete, those wanting to adopt an infant move into what could arguably be the...
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Christian Family Services
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Mindfulness as a Tool
You may have noticed the term “mindfulness” has gained a lot of traction in the last few years. When you think of mindfulness, the image...
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Christian Family Services
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Wellness Wheel—Reflection for Self Care
How is your self-care lately? Have you found a healthy balance for this unique season of life? We have come through a pandemic and...
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Christian Family Services
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Overcoming Thinking Traps - Practices to relieve stress and build self esteem
Picture the start of your day. You wake with the feeling of defeat already upon you. You sense a difficult “hill” ahead, and doubt your...
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Christian Family Services
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
The Importance of Fatherhood
Historically, fathers have been the “breadwinners” and mothers have been the “caretakers.” In the media, we see these stereotypes...
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Christian Family Services
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
Mental Health Support
Imagine waking up each morning with little energy or ability to focus on basic daily tasks. Weeks pass and the limitations grow; for...
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Christian Family Services
- Jul 1, 2021
- 4 min
Finding Help
“It takes a village to raise a child” as the saying goes. While we can try to be super moms or dads, we all need support at one point or...
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Christian Family Services
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
While Waiting to Adopt
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future....
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Christian Family Services
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
Talking to Your Child About Their Story
How to talk to your child about their story When a child is adopted, even as a newborn baby, their story begins long before your first...
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Christian Family Services
- Apr 20, 2020
- 3 min
Developmental Milestones
Parents, both new and experienced, often wonder if their child is on track developmentally. While the doctor may tell you he is, it can...
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Christian Family Services
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
Childhood Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Trauma Imagine growing up with limited food in your home, a father who is in prison, and a...
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Christian Family Services
- Jan 27, 2020
- 2 min
Play!
I tried to teach my child with books. He gave me only puzzled looks. I tried to teach my child with words. They passed him by often...
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