Nov 10, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Jamie Mahoney, Parenting
That’s right. You read that correctly. Teens can manage their parents. Here’s the truth – parents do have authority… AND teens are able to be an active participant in the parent-teen relationship. Now hear me out though: it is not up to the teen to take...
Oct 5, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, Family, Melissa Ludzack, Parenting
Have you ever been in a conversation with your daughter and she abruptly slams the door in your face? It’s that moment when you’re having a conversation about what she’s going to wear to school tomorrow, and all of a sudden, it’s an angry burst of energy that feels...
Sep 17, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Parenting
In the best of times, co-parenting can be challenging but when you add in a pandemic and the start of a new school year, the situation can feel downright impossible, especially if you and your ex have difficulty seeing eye to eye. During COVID-19 your family’s safety...
Aug 20, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Parenting
For many parents of children with special needs, resilience during COVID-19 is your secret weapon. From the day you learned of your child’s unique challenges, you’ve been problem-solving and overcoming the unexpected for the benefit of your child. Melissa Winchell, a...
Apr 22, 2020 | Abby Henry, Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Parenting
Hey parents! We see you. We see you working hard to homeschool your kids while also balancing working from home and your own anxiety about what’s going on, and we know you’re exhausted! This is a stressful and unpredictable time for everyone, parents and children....
Feb 14, 2020 | Abby Henry, Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Parenting
Anger in children can be confusing and difficult to navigate. Parents often don’t know where the anger is coming from or why their child is acting out. At the same time, children often feel angry with no way of communicating why or what they are feeling angry about....
