Family Connection

Reading Time: 8 minutesWhen you’re home for the holidays, do you find yourself acting like a moody teenager again, getting irritated at every word your parents say? Maybe being back home makes you want to push your parents’ buttons, just because you can. Or you might find that no matter how much has changed since you lived at […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesNewport has created a guide to support parents in providing a loving and accepting space for their LGBTQ+ child as they explore parts of their authentic self.

Reading Time: 6 minutesFor young adults, the path to independence can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk between honoring family traditions and values and pursuing your own passions. They’re making important life decisions, such as whether to go to college, selecting a major, and deciding on a career path. And that can be even harder when they feel […]

Reading Time: 8 minutesTimes have changed. Parenting has, too. Thirty years ago, Generation X’s parents didn’t always know where their kids were after school. Without smart phones or computers, many Gen X kids played outside or hung out with peers IRL. And their parents often didn’t have an understanding of their inner lives. By the time they reached […]

Reading Time: 9 minutesIt’s common knowledge that talking to teens isn’t easy. They tend to push back, shut down, or give a one-word answer to every question. But parents often expect that when their kids cross over into young adulthood, all that will change. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.  Communicating with your grown child can take some […]