by Teri Karjala | Jun 2, 2022 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, Parenting
Each year, more than 1 million American children experience their parents’ divorce. Shared custody arrangements usually mean children will divide their time between households. A significant life change, like divorce, is naturally stressful for children....
by Teri Karjala | Apr 18, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Accommodating a child who is a picky eater can be stressful for parents. Between wasted food, less than ideal eating habits, and yet another dinner of just chicken nuggets, many parents want to know, “How can I encourage my child to be less picky with food?” This...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 5, 2022 | Anger Management, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Is “hangry” (hungry + angry) really a thing? Ask any parent of a toddler – you’ll quickly know the answer! The truth is that many-a-furious meltdowns can be traced back to letting a child go from moderate to extreme hunger – which triggers the...
by Teri Karjala | Nov 17, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Co-Parenting, Parenting
You and your spouse are not happy. You’ve considered divorce but thoughtfully decided against it. You’ve weighed the pros and cons. You’re staying together for the sake of your children. What now? You ask yourself, How do I co-parent my children while staying...
by Teri Karjala | Nov 4, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Co-Parenting, Parenting
If you’re considering divorce, there’s no doubt you’re experiencing some amount of emotional distress. When you exchanged vows, you were likely aware of the high divorce rate in the western world. But a little voice in the back of your head whispered, “That won’t be...
by Teri Karjala | Aug 11, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Divorce. The word alone is enough to strike anxiety into the hearts of many parents. After all, doesn’t it seem like divorce will have a lasting negative impact on children? It doesn’t have to. The truth is, while divorce can be hard on children, the new trend...
