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(Editor’s Note: This post contains updated information related to Resources for Parenting Transgender Kids from May 13, 2016.)...

Have you ever had an argument or a heated discussion and your partner says, “I get it?” It feels good in the moment but you really don’t...

Do you talk to your children about sex? What do you say to them about consent? As parents, we are responsible for teaching our kids not only positive values around sexuality, but also the meaning of consent. Kids are never too young to be taught about consequences, to understand the difference between consent and coercion, and to have compassion for others. This is especially significant in the age of #MeToo. Kids will be hearing about this movement and we can use this as an

Photo by Sunset Girl on Unsplash I recently binged on the Netflix show, Stranger Things . Spoiler Alert: I am going to talk for a moment about the second season… In one episode, one of the main characters is “possessed” by a dark shadow, an evil presence. His family and close friends surround him and they each tell a story about something they remember, something they love about the character who is possessed. They each tearfully share a memory they have of this character be

My mother-in-law recently had her 93rd birthday.  We celebrated at my house with the extended family. I am lucky.  My mother-in-law is kind, connected and an all-around cool person. Do You Have Difficult In-Laws? As we go into the holiday season, chances are you’ll be dealing with a variety of extended family and inlaws. When things get tense or difficult, remember to breathe…and then remember all the communication skills you’ve learned for interacting with your partner and a