The eyes are a pretty incredible part of our bodies. We can express so much through our eyes without ever saying a word. Staring into someone’s eyes can be a very intimate experience that helps you feel closer to them. This is true of romantic partners, but it is not exclusive to romantic partners.

Learn the ingredients that make up a healthy family. These are the key elements that help families bounce back and stay close even when hard things happen. If you are struggling in your family, our caring Houston family therapists are here for you. Give us a call today at 713-565-0922.

It’s hard to know what to do when your child is struggling emotionally. You want to be there for them, but sometimes everything you try is not working and it’s time to call in some help. That is exactly where child therapy can be a support to you and your child. We have trained child therapists who can give your child an outlet and tools to deal with hard things, as well as give you advice for how to best come alongside your child. 

You can never really be ready for the harrowing journey that is parenting. It can be wonderful--magical, even--when things are smooth, and your kids are happy. Sometimes, however, it can seem like a total failure, where you feel clueless and ill-suited to parenthood. And, because the stakes are so high, it’s painful to feel like a failure at one of the most important things you will ever do.

Compromise

Communicate as a team

Communicate directly with your ex

Don’t talk badly about your ex

Don’t ignore special days like birthdays

Do not involve kids in adult decision

Pick your battles

Be flexible with your schedule

Don’t expect your ex to handle things the way you do

Share information, updates, photos, and accolades with your ex

Enjoy your time off

Have a support network

As the parent who never has the color coded schedule, doesn't have a Pintrest board for what to do with my kids on rainy days, and is not the first one to sign up for that school field trip to the Renaissance Festival, I appreciated this Huffington Post article entitled, "Parents, It's Ok If You're Barely Getting By Right Now.

I had a parent call me monthly about her student.She would call anytime he was close to failing and would ask how can we prevent him from failing. She also told me that she emails his teacher almost weekly, and couldn’t understand why she hadn’t heard anything back. I listened empathetically to her talk then asked, "What is the harm in failing?"

You are worn out

You work hard. You put your partner, your kid, and your work before yourself because that is what you think a grownup is supposed to do. And you're tired. Your emotional and physical health are compromised.