by Bonnie Harris | Jul 7, 2025 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Coaching & Counseling, Communication, Confident Parents, Empathy, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Generational Trauma, Mental Health, Teens
A brief excerpt from “The Letter Your Teenager Can’t Write You” by Gretchen Schmelzer, originally posted on June 23, 2015: Dear Parent: This is the letter I wish I could write. This fight we are in right now. I need it. I need this fight. I can’t...
by Bonnie Harris | Apr 10, 2025 | Coaching & Counseling, Communication, Confident Parents, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health, Teens
In the busy rhythm of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the small moments that create deep connections with our children. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and the never-ending to-do list, many parents find themselves moving from one task to another without...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Bullying, Coaching & Counseling, Confident Parents, education, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health, Questions and Answers, Teens
Q. My 13-year-old is constantly complaining about things at school. She complains about who is getting away with what, that the teacher is targeting and being mean to her, and that another long-time friend is talking behind her back. She had me ready to barge into...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 2, 2025 | Activities, Coaching & Counseling, Communication, Confident Parents, Current Events, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Food & Wellness, Holidays, Teens
As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us reflect on the past and set resolutions for the months ahead. While goals like exercising more or saving money are common, the start of a new year is also the perfect time to focus on family relationships, especially the...
by Bonnie Harris | Dec 4, 2024 | Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Generational Trauma, Mental Health, Newsletter
By Shannon McNamara, Connective Parenting Associate Director Parenting is one of the most rewarding, yet hardest, things you’ll ever do. Not only are you responsible for guiding your children through their journey, but many of us find ourselves facing unresolved...
by Bonnie Harris | Nov 21, 2024 | Confident Parents, Empathy, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Food & Wellness
An Article on Gratitude by Shannon McNamara, Associate Director In a world that can often feel overwhelming, filled with the demands and surprises of daily life, taking a step back to appreciate the small and often overlooked moments can bring a renewed sense of...
