Aubrey is a married mom of a two-year-old, who joined Positive Parenting… Plus! after struggling to connect with her child. Before joining the group, Aubrey or her husband would tell Charlie, “no” or “don’t do that”, they were met with meltdowns or a big “no!” from Charlie. While in the group, Aubrey shared, “Positive Parenting… Plus! made me realize how …
This is one family’s story of healing and hope thanks to the Keeping Families Connected collaboration between The Family Center and the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC). After raising her own children, Jean Marie never imagined she’d still be parenting once her kids were grown and out of the house. Yet, her oldest son’s experience with childhood trauma set …
Being Dad to a strong willed, independent, and intelligent 4-year-old – characteristics which sometimes gets him in trouble at home and school – isn’t always easy, especially juggling shared custody and differing parenting styles. Yet, the right knowledge and support can really change the game! Meet Aaron and Jett… Jett is a typical boy who loves the outdoors, he’s even …
Jennifer started over for the sake of her young son. Graham was abused as a child. His mission is to support prevention and early intervention so that no other child has to experience abuse. Watch the video below to learn more about their story!
Meet Sarah and her 6-year-old twins – two bright, precocious boys. After she and their father divorced three months ago, the twins started having serious behavioral problems at school – withdrawing from teachers, difficulty paying attention, and even acting out aggressively with friends. As parents who divorced amicably, Sarah and her ex were surprised. The boys remain close to their …
Akin, at 4, was acting out at school. He lost his temper, hitting teachers and his peers. Each time, the school sent him home. His parents, Beth and Steve were frustrated and angry. Punishing Akin had no effect. Why was their otherwise sweet boy behaving this way? They couldn’t take any more time off work and were at their wits’ …
Wouldn’t it be great if children arrived in our lives with instruction manuals? Then well-intentioned parents would know just how to help develop healthy, thriving children. Instead, parents struggle sometimes, and that’s okay. That’s why The Family Center offers parenting classes and in-home coaching to help parents like Anne succeed. “I am trying to be a good parent, but I …
Diane wasn’t aware that a sixth of Tennessee’s population has suffered from misusing or abusing painkiller prescriptions. She didn’t know that opioid overdoses claimed the lives of nearly 1,500 Tennesseans last year. She was unconcerned with these disturbing statistics — until she realized she was part of the problem. Diane’s breakthrough moment came when she asked her 13-year old what …
Marketers tell us the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but that feeling is often lost on divorced families. The Family Center’s Sandra Brunelle, instructor for the Divorcing Parents Seminar, reminds that co-parenting calls for cooperation not competition. She offers these tips for drama-free parenting this holiday season. Consider the child’s perspective. Divorce is just a piece of …
