Richard Hoffman Ph.D., Author at Christian Counseling Associates

What Makes Parenting So Hard? Tell Us Your Story.

Every parent reaches that moment—the question that lingers after a meltdown in the grocery store or another bedtime battle: “Am I doing this right?” From managing toddler tantrums to navigating...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. May 22, 2025

A Spring Reset for Your Family: Strategies for Moving from Stress to Strength

Spring isn’t just a time for cleaning out closets and opening windows — it’s the perfect season for a reset in every area of family life. As the school year...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. May 14, 2025

Changing American Family

Challenges of the Changing American Family Today less than half of all families are comprised of a traditional family structure including a mother, a father and their biological children. Blended...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. February 24, 2017

Five Ways to Reduce Stress as a Single Parent

Help for Single Parents There may not be a job more difficult in the world than being a single parent. The stress that develops from being overwhelmed as a parent...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. February 7, 2017

Seven Highly Effective Habits of Godly Parents

Seven Highly Effective Habits of Godly Parents The child-parent relationship has a major influence on child development. When effective, parenting skills and behaviors have a positive impact on self-esteem, school...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. November 1, 2016

Managing Anxiety

It is easy to fall into a habit of worry and anxiety.Today's fast paced, high pressure life is full of stress. For some, worrying is a habit that has developed slowly...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. August 27, 2016

Assess Your Stress

Want to improve your overall physical health? Gaining a new perspective on your stress levels can help. Research has discovered that stress can be a significant factor in our physical...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. August 18, 2016

Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress

Stress in life is inevitable. We all want to experience peace and harmony. However, how we handle stress can prevent well-being and adjustment to life's daily challenges. In this week's...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. August 12, 2016

Reducing Anxiety – Learning to Let Go

"Alarm clock screaming, Bare feet hit the floor, It's off to the races, Everybody out the door. I'm feeling like I'm falling behind, It's a crazy life."Lyrics from "Breathe" by...

Richard Hoffman Ph.D. August 12, 2016