When people talk about getting physical in close relationships, the focus is often on sex, such as how often you have it and how good it is.  This kind of closeness in relationships is certainly important and couples need to make time for it. However, one important part of relationships that is … [Read more...]

For many families from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, it is common to have the “race talk” at some point. Research demonstrates that children recognize racial differences fairly early in their development. Given research on this topic, it is important for all parents to know how to have … [Read more...]

As the school year progresses and more demands are placed on your child, it is important to remember that all children can occasionally be defiant, distracted, and overactive. They might make a lot noise, spin or run around, forget things, have difficulty following directions, or have trouble … [Read more...]

The hardest part about my deployment to Afghanistan wasn’t taking care of the mental health of our service members and coalition partners, celebrating the holidays in body armor, or the constant threat of mortar attack. The hardest part actually came when I returned from field training right before … [Read more...]

I’m in a small room, sitting on crinkly paper on a very tall, strange looking bed. There are weird gadgets around. Mom is sitting in the corner saying “You’ll be okay” but she looks scared. Why wouldn’t I be okay? What’s going to happen? Now this stranger in a white coat walks in and starts asking … [Read more...]

Every parent has moments when they wonder about their child’s mood—is she too anxious? Is he too angry? Is that irritable attitude ever going to go away? How is a parent to know when a problem is a problem? Several key features are useful to keep in mind if you aren’t sure if your child is just … [Read more...]

“I think your child needs a referral to Special Education.” With those words, your heart skips a beat, and you begin worrying. Special Education? What does this mean? Special Education provides children a range of services if needed. So, how do we know if your child needs special education? There … [Read more...]