by Allison Parr-Plasha | Feb 3, 2015 | Counseling, Parenting, Children
Modeling healthy communication skills is an essential ingredient to raising kids who thrive emotionally, academically and socially. It certainly can be challenging considering the cultural climate that surrounds us today. It’s hard to avoid the gossip magazines that...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Dec 12, 2013 | Alcohol and Addiction, Counseling, Life Coaching, Therapy
Many years ago I was introduced to a life changing book entitled, “Grandchildren of Alcoholics” by Ann W. Smith. Like all good books I eventually put it on the shelf, lent it out several times and was convinced that it was one of the many books that never...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Oct 8, 2013 | Parenting, Children
I didn’t realize until I became a parent that I would be opening myself up to being under surveillance 24/7. My kids are constantly watching my every move. Their big brown soulful eyes are like hawks watching me while I drive, shop and as I converse with...