Part 1 – Is This Normal? Understanding Child Development and Effective Discipline

July 25, 2025

Child Development, Parenting

By Alison Potter, MSW, LICSW As a parent, you may find yourself wondering if your child’s behavior is normal. This is especially true if you only have one child or you yourself were an only child and you don’t have anything to compare this behavior to. Or maybe this is your second child and your […]

How Much Independence Should a Teen Have? A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Confident Teen

July 15, 2025

Parenting Teens

By Alison Potter, MSW, LICSW The teenage years can feel like navigating uncharted territory for parents. One day your child is sharing every detail of their day, and the next they’re asking for privacy, pushing for more independence, and seeming to question everything you say. These changes can feel jarring, even hurtful, but they’re signs […]

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