Single parenting can be an intensely emotional experience, full of lots of ups and downs. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions any given day with the many responsibilities and life demands coming your way. Some moments will
Single Parenting: Create Ground Rules & Structure
Setting clear ground rules and establishing routines promotes structure and stability for your kids. When your kids know what to expect, it is easier to get things done, enforce discipline, and promote healthy interactions within your family. Whenever possible, try
Navigating Single Parenting: Series Introduction
Single parenting is becoming more and more common, with 34% of children in the US living in a single parent household in 2017 (KIDS COUNT, 2019). Single parent families are unique and diverse; they may be headed by mothers, fathers,
Honesty & Integrity
Honesty and integrity build a strong foundation for happy, healthy, and safe relationships. Strive to be open and honest in your relationships!
Strive to be Thoughtful
Strive to be thoughtful in your relationships! When you put in extra thought and time to do something special for the people you love, you are showing them that they are valued and important to you. This doesn’t mean you
The Intention of Understanding
When we approach disagreements or arguments with the intention of understanding, instead of winning, we can come to a place of mutual respect and build healthier relationships!
Invest in Your Relationships
The HRI team wishes you and your family a safe and joy-filled Halloween! We encourage you to use this day as an opportunity to spend quality time with your friends and family.
Worthy of Love
Making mistakes is part of being human. No one is perfect, and we are all worthy of forgiveness and love!
Celebrate & Cherish Your Engagement
Getting engaged and preparing for marriage can be challenging and stress provoking, especially if you’re busy planning a wedding. Remember to have fun throughout this process! This is an exciting time in your life, and you and your partner deserve
Go to Couples Counseling!
A great way to prepare for engagement and marriage is to go to couples counseling beforehand! Seeking help from a mental health professional, such as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT/LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),