Category: The Counselor Is In
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Five Languages of Love
Dr. Gary Chapman identified the five languages of love: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch.…
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Smile and Say, “Thank You”
I was recently told a story where a 3rd grader had proudly dressed herself for a family function. She had on very…
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Show Your Kids You Love Them This Valentine’s Day (or Anytime)
I published this last year in our monthly newsletter. It applies this year too! I would love to hear more ideas. Please…
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A New Way to Give Presents
The holiday gift giving season is over. We did something a bit different this year. My older sister (who has five kids)…
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Red Rover
Old School Games “Red Rover, Red Rover send Stefanie right over” “Tag, you’re it” These phrases were a regular part of my…
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Why Do I Diet?
I’m a yo-yo dieter. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. I will work hard and lose a…
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Ignoring Name Calling?
I work with a lot of adolescents who have trouble appropriately handling anger. When I ask them what they think they are…
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” This is a common childhood rhyme but it couldn’t…
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I’ll Be the Mom
“I’ll be the mom, you be the sister.” This is a statement I make almost daily, usually to my oldest who is…
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Great Things to Remember About Kids
Sometimes it’s hard being a mom to young kids. My kids recently had lice and let me tell you, the process of…
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Pinterest Birthday Parties
We just attended my youngest nephew’s first birthday party. It was amazing. The theme was Down on the Farm. The decorations were…
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Our First Cat
My family recently welcomed a kitten into our home. I have always been a dog person, as has my husband. For over…