How to Help A Child Who is Acting Out at School
No kid acts perfectly at school 100% of the time. Not one. So let’s ditch the labels. No more “good kids,” “bad kids,” “troublemakers,” or “bullies.” There’s no need to…
Beyond the Winter Blues
Between the cold weather and shorter days, the nostalgia of ending the holiday break, and the pressure of New Year’s expectations and goals, January can create a perfect storm for…
I am So Depressed and Lonely in My Marriage
I’ve always believed marriage was supposed to be a partnership, but it was hard to feel that I was part of a couple when things weren’t working in my own.…
What Happened When I Let Go of My Big Plan
“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti Turning fifty felt like a milestone worth celebrating—a time to honor myself, reflect…
Fiscal Year 2025 House LHHS Bill Cuts Funding for Some Essential Programs that Support Survivors and Families Amid Soaring Need
For Release on June 27, 2024 Today the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee marked up and passed the FY25 LHHS appropriations bill, which…
Effective Consequences for Misbehavior: 5 Tips for Success
SLAM! You cringe as the sound of your daughter’s door shakes the entire house. For the third time this week, she’s come home late from school without calling first, and…
How to Improve Your Relationship with Yourself
Sometimes, life can get a little overwhelming, and it’s easy to lose sight of the most important relationship you’ll ever have—the one with yourself. Whether you’re dealing with school, friends,…
How to Talk to Kids About Politics
Election year is here, and from now until November, politics will infiltrate everything from yard signs and commercials to TikToks and Instagram posts. As adults, we may be prepared for…
Top 5 Common Income Sources in Complex Child Support Cases
Income from all sources is considered when calculating a monthly child support amount under the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines. Some child support cases are complex because a party has different sources…