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Articles about Family & Children Issues


Tips On Building Healthy Attachment With Young Children

By Pablee Wong, MC, RCC, RMFT, RPT-S

Attachment is a concept originated in the work of John Bowlby.  The secure bonding and relationships between children and their caregivers are the cornerstones for normal social and emotional developing. Although the first 2 years is crucial in attachment building, the process of attachment can still continue after your child turns 2 years of age.

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Coping After Your Separation or Divorce

By Pablee Wong, MC, RCC, RMFT, RPT-S

When most of us decided to get married, we made the decision to share a life with a significant other for the rest of our lives. Some of us probably were ecstatic that our dreams had finally come true – that we have finally found a person who would love us dearly for the rest of our lives. Most of us spent lots of time, money and energy on wedding planning as we all wanted the best memory possible.

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Co-Parenting after Separation or Divorce - PART I

By Pablee Wong, MC, RCC, RMFT, RPT-S

While going through a divorce is very stressful and emotionally exhausted for a couple, it can also be as devastating for children. Divorce or separation can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience for adults to sort out many issues such finances, housing and custody of your children, etc. However, co-parenting during the process of separation or after a divorce can be as challenging to a lot or parents. What should parents know about co-parenting after divorce?
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