This I know, most parents are deeply attached to their kids. This I know to be true as well, parents want to give their children all the time in the world and parents don’t have all the time in the world. This creates a desperate need for parents and children to make the most of …
An established bond between children and people they esteem creates a foundation to build on. You may have noticed that I enjoy building with Lego bricks. People have asked many times how I created such things. Anything impressive that I have put together has required corrections. You build, you see a better way to do …
As I’m writing this, I’ve had a long week. By therapist standards, that’s a significant statement. Every week involves families on the brink and children in crisis. This one had multiple people thinking about hurting themselves and a hospital visit for one client after a fight at school. Many times I have heard a sentiment …
Sometimes we need to stop and ask ourselves, “Why do I discipline my child?” We’re supposed to discipline, right? Surely, we’re supposed to teach our kids the right thing to do? We need to make sure that our children behave, aren’t we? Well, yes… and no. Discipline is NOT the most important thing that parents …
Connection describes the starting point of every relationship. It is that point when a bond is made and a relationship is formed. Dree and I have seen a lot of intense connection lately between newborns and their parents! We love being around new parents and the conversations always hit on the familiar theme, “I can’t …
On cooperation: Family culture develops whether you want it to or not. If left unchecked, who knows what the result will be. Putting the effort in to create the atmosphere in your home may be the hardest thing you ever do. And it is every bit worth it. Although there is no end of values …
We talk a lot about family culture. The nature of how your family interacts with each other can bring encouragement or frustration. It is an underlying factor of the health of any group of people living together. So what is family culture? Family culture is the beliefs and rhythms of people related to each other …
This is a good starting place for anyone new to Stand Tall Families. We love to help families grow closer together through fun and encouragement. There is a strong focus on building family culture. Culture can be defined as a shared set of values, ideas, and rules of behavior that allow a group to function …
It’s October 1st and so it’s time to fully switch into Fall mode! One of our favorite ways to connect as a family is through music. Through the years we have exposed our kids to all sorts of music… different eras, genres, artists, soundtracks… all of it. It has been a deep ingrained aspect of …
