Let’s get straight to the point: Sex is a thing. And as a parent, you are keenly aware of that fact that your kids may not know about it yet, but they will. And boy will they have questions. The prospect of this may seem daunting and fear-inducing. Fortunately,...
I recently read Peggy Orenstein’s book Girls & Sex then attended a workshop she hosted for Bay Area parents about the changing landscape of adolescent female sexuality. (Side note: This is exactly the type of hot pink, bold front cover books that...
One of the main issues people come into therapy wanting help with is communication; whether it is between two spouses, a parent-child relationship, an entire family system, or even an individual needing help in expressing themselves. Some of these complaints may sound...
Perhaps nowhere is the concept of the “performance-based” culture more evident than in our very own East Bay. From athletics to academics, social acumen and the arts, being a child who noticeably excels is a baseline expectation. Unsurprising, given our...
Parenting is tough. It’s definitely not a practice for the faint of heart. There are many things to consider when it comes to defining your parenting style and how to best direct your children: safety education religion your childhood history your...
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