Parenting

Ask Shelby: Sibling Rivalry

By Shelby Riley

Here is November’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,I have two daughters, one is six and the other is two. My two-year-old is incredibly cute… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Back To School Scheduling Nightmare

By Shelby Riley

Here is August’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,We have three kids and all of them are involved in multiple sports. Plus, two of my kids play… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Teens’ Rollercoaster of Emotions

By Shelby Riley

Here is June’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My teen daughter seems to be going through a tough time. I think she is dealing with friendship… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

By Shelby Riley

Here is December’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.I have been asked by many people lately about how to meet the needs of so many others during the… Read More »

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Ask Shelby: The Terrible Twos

By Shelby Riley

Here is October’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My daughter has hit the terrible twos. She fights me on everything. I feel like my entire… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Suicide Prevention

By Shelby Riley

Here is September’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley. Suicide Prevention Month is September 10 – October 4 this year. The following is a special column to… Read More »

Ask Shelby: College Grad Living Back at Home

By Shelby Riley

Here is August’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My oldest child graduated from college this past June, and he moved back into our home soon… Read More »

Ask Shelby: My Daughter Is A Tomboy

By Shelby Riley

Here is June’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,Last month you posted about gender identity and suggested as parents, we celebrate our kids and… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Play Therapy

By Shelby Riley

Here is April’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My seven-year-old daughter was bitten by a dog last week, and she’s still not over it. She’s… Read More »