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By Laura Johnson-Hughes, L.M.S.W. Families are facing new challenges with the uncertainty of school expectations this Fall. Not only are parents struggling over the decision of in-person vs on-line school, but they are trying to figure out how to balance work. Here are some options to make it a little easier: Some families are budgeting for a teenage mother’s…

By Jillian E. Gismondi MA LPC NCC Currently, many parents throughout the Metro Detroit area are wondering how their child’s school year will begin – virtually, in person or a hybrid approach.This unknown approach is leaving parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and unsure of what is best for their family. However, as each day creeps closer…

By Lynn Ernst Margolis, L.M.S.W.   So much in our world today is uncertain. Our transformed realities, impacted not only our children, but parents. Former expectations and values no longer ring true. Conventional education, and all it provides for our children – may not be an option this fall. Most school districts continue to debate the overall…

By Paul Bernstein, L.M.S.W. As I met with many of my clients’ parents this summer, I was often approached with the question, “Is it good to tell our children about the possibility of school being online in the Fall?”.   The answer in my professional opinion is often yes.  People crave routine and predictability. In this…

By Dr. Sheri Pickover No more homework, no more books, no more.. oh wait, school has been out for months.  Now summer is here and there are no day or sleep away camps, no tennis lessons; just lots and lots of free time.  But with health concerns still looming, keeping family members safe but productive…

By Laura Stephens, M.S. Limited Licensed Psychologist The kids are fighting…again.  What is this the 8th disagreement so far today?!  SIGH, let me put down my already cold cup of coffee and get up to intervene before someone gets hurt.  Why can’t they just get along?  I’m so sick of the fighting! Sound familiar? If…

By Laura Johnson-Hughes   So much in life is out of our control We do not always know why things happen the way they do In times of uncertainty it can be difficult to decide next steps Our doubts can change the path we are taking Critical thoughts can consume us We can get stuck…

By Jillian E. Gismondi MA LPC NCC “I’m not going back to school?” “What about my friends?” “What about my DC trip?” “What about my project?” “What about field day?” “Do I still have to do homework?” Thousands of parents throughout Metro Detroit have heard these words uttered by their children since Gov. Whitmer announced school…

By Tanya Petcoff, M.A. Creating Balance Within a Working Home Speaking as a working parent, sometimes the hardest thing is finding time for myself and now with the coronavirus pandemic this task might seem outright impossible. Aside from maintaining the daily demands of employer’s expectations, keeping up the household and parenting the children to name…