Holiday stress is real for many of us--and it can come crashing down our chimneys with reliable predictability. According to Harvard Medical School, 62% of adults experience "very" or "somewhat" elevated holiday stress levels (source). One of the top holiday...
I remember sitting down on my couch and pulling a pillow on my lap. I was playing with the tassels to try and distract myself. I pushed the pillow against my lips to try and hide my face but I still wanted to make eye contact with my dad. Tears were streaming down my...
Here’s one thing I know for sure: every human being wants to belong. We’re wired for connection and relationship. We want to feel seen, heard, and understood. We desire belonging within family, community, and within ourselves. Nothing severs the opportunity for...
Getting your child dressed and out of the house can be a challenge in the best of times, and even more so when they’re sick and need to see a doctor. You can make things easier with telemedicine. If you’ve never seen a doctor online before, you might be pleasantly...
This Tuesday, Nov 29th, is the Global Day of Giving, otherwise known as Giving Tuesday! We hope you will consider giving to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children’s mission. American SPCC knows that understanding Positive Parenting changes families and...
Getting divorced when you have children is challenging no matter what age they are. Just like you have probably never dealt with divorce before, discussing something so serious with your children is probably new territory as well. If you are struggling with how to...
Children are our future and in order for them to be successful, they need parents/caregivers with the capacity, skills and ability to support them. That’s why parenting resources, education and community building being offered by American SPCC are so vital. For more...
It’s spooky season, which means jack o'lanterns, pumpkins, and candy for the whole family! There are many special memories to be made on Halloween, so before talking about safety tips, one of our biggest pieces of advice to caregivers is to have fun. Wear the silly...
For many parents, finances are tight. This is especially true in our current economic climate, with high inflation and fears of a recession. It is understandable if you are concerned about making ends meet. It may even be a source of tension between you and your...
Most parents want what's best for their children and strive to provide them with the tools they need to succeed in life. But we know now, the traditional methods of parenting can do more harm than good. Strength-based parenting is a positive and empowering approach...
*Note: This article does not consider the complexities of dealing with divorce that is the result of any type of abuse (emotional, financial, physical), nor does it replace the advice of a licensed therapist.When a family goes through a divorce, it can be one of the...
Medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. Injuries resulting from a deviation from the set standards of care might constitute negligence, which can see the medical professional facing a medical malpractice lawsuit.According to experts, the most...