Past “Baggage” Brings Parenting Problem

Past “Baggage” Brings Parenting Problem

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on November 26, 2018 by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine Question:  My relationship with my brother growing up was pretty toxic. While it has improved with age, I have recently realized it...
Teen Attitudes: How to Know When Moodiness Might Be a Bigger Issue

Teen Attitudes: How to Know When Moodiness Might Be a Bigger Issue

Parents of teens understand there is a certain degree of moodiness that comes with the age. After all, it is a perfectly normal developmental stage for teens to grow away from their parents and want to try out all kinds of independence.  Sometimes for parents, this...
“Exciting and Scary” New Marriage Comes with Kids

“Exciting and Scary” New Marriage Comes with Kids

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on October 25, 2018 by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine Question:  Just found Macaroni Kid through a friend and am so excited for this resource. I am a “new” mom at age 37! No,...
Four-Year-Old’s Battles Have Mom Rattled

Four-Year-Old’s Battles Have Mom Rattled

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on September 13, 2018 by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine Question:  Everything with my four-year-old is a battle. From brushing teeth to getting dressed, to choosing what she wants to...