by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 20, 2024 | Family, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Teens
Expecting Unexpectedly? At Jeff Packer MSW & Associates, we help young mothers and fathers cope with unexpected pregnancy. It is still the norm that young mothers are more open to getting assistance, partly due to differences in gender socialization. Males are...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 9, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Family, Parenting, Sexuality, Teens
When we hold our newborns in our arms, we are overwhelmed with feelings, emotions and thoughts. In fact, the term overwhelmed is an understatement of the first time this miracle appears in our arms. Yes, we had nine months to ponder what these tiny creations will look...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 4, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Parenting, Teens
Where are the instructions? Our previous post “Am I the Ugly Duckling” came from a son describing the trouble he is having in his family. Today we bring you the father’s point of view. “Growing up on a small island, I became accustomed to very structured...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 2, 2024 | Children & Adolescence, Family, Parenting, Spirituality
What About God? For some of us, we are raised in a family that follows a specific religious denomination. The practices, followings, and teachings are supposedly instilled in us so that we too may follow the exact same practices, the exact same teachings. We, at...
by Finding Solutions Together | Apr 1, 2024 | Cooperative Parenting, Family, Parenting, Separation & Divorce
Managing a nuclear family (most often composed of mom and dad and their offspring), is hard enough given the responsibilities and challenges of every day life. We are all aware of how our world has evolved in culture and diversity and the ever changing variety of...
by Finding Solutions Together | Mar 30, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Family, Friendship, Parenting
I come home from school every day and cry. I don’t think I’m bossy. I am a little shy. The kids at school won’t play with me. I think I’m nice and caring. I don’t feel comfortable around the kids at my school. I like going to the playground, but I don’t play with...
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