Parenting Archives - Welcome to Peek Counseling https://katiebisbeepeek.com/category/parenting/ ...because you deserve a place to be you Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:25:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://katiebisbeepeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-Glas-Antique-Font-Peek-Counseling-Logo-1-32x32.jpg Parenting Archives - Welcome to Peek Counseling https://katiebisbeepeek.com/category/parenting/ 32 32 Back to School: Real Talk About Parenting, Preschool, and Transitions https://katiebisbeepeek.com/back-to-school-real-talk-about-parenting-preschool-and-transitions/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:15:52 +0000 https://katiebisbeepeek.com/?p=1876 September feels different when you’re a parent, doesn’t it? Suddenly your social feeds are flooded with “first day of school” photos, tiny backpacks, and brave little faces. But behind those pictures is a whole world of emotions that parents are navigating—some beautiful, some messy, all completely natural. At Peek Counseling, we see families through all

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]]> Awkward Series: Secrets Between Teens and Parents/Guardians https://katiebisbeepeek.com/awkward-series-secrets-between-teens-and-parents-guardians/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:31:38 +0000 https://katiebisbeepeek.com/?p=1743 Kids commonly keep secrets from their parents such as their involvement in activities they know their parents won’t approve of, crushes or infatuations, private details of their social lives, physical activities such as partying, drinking, or smoking, transgressions at school, or experiences that make them feel ashamed. Embarrassment over making the wrong choice and feeling

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]]> Awkward Parenting Moments: The “Masturbation Talk” https://katiebisbeepeek.com/awkward-parenting-moments-the-masturbation-talk/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:15:53 +0000 https://katiebisbeepeek.com/?p=1726   First of all, Mom, Dad, and parental guardian – don’t feel awkward about this topic. It’s totally normal and arguably healthy to engage in masturbation as a teen. In fact, it’s a wonderful opportunity to talk to your kid about sex before they begin to interact with others sexually.    And if you’re still

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]]> How to Help Your Teen Avoid a Co-Dependent Relationship https://katiebisbeepeek.com/teen-codependent-relationships/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:17:54 +0000 https://katiebisbeepeek.com/?p=1649 Codependent relationships: you might not realize until it’s too late. If you are or you have children and they are in the dating stage, pay close attention to their relationships with friends and crushes because sometimes they can find themselves in codependent situations, especially with first loves.    Since our goal as parents and caretakers

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