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Most of us know that self-care is important. We try to make it happen but it seems like we never have the time. Between working, raising...

One of the best ways to relax and unwind at the end of a long day is by watching a movie. Movies create a myriad of emotions for people....

If you are like a lot of people, you may hear a song that describes the holidays as “the most wonderful time of year” and immediately...

Parenting is a complex challenge. It can be hard to navigate school schedules, daily activities, providing healthy meals, help with...

A fun fact about me is that I am an avid reader. In almost every book I pick up, there is a consistent basic plotline: the protagonist...

Parenting is hard. Exhausting. Confusing. Exasperating. Lonely. Even with all those adjectives, that’s an incredible understatement. I...

I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...

Making the switch from traditional parenting to conscious or positive parenting is a transformative experience for both parents and...

Our society focuses so much on behaviors that feelings tend to be mostly neglected. Think of all of the things you’ve talked to your...

Have you ever heard someone say “My child is giving me such a hard time”? Or even better, has one of your own parents ever told you that...

Have you ever heard of inherited family trauma? In his book, It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and...

Have you ever found yourself wondering why you responded to a situation the way you did? Yes? Me too. I would even argue that I do it...

Our families are one of the most important social institutions in our lives. Researchers have observed that in all the societies they...

By now, many of us have seen Disney’s animated movie, Encanto. For many of us, we may or may not have realized how many different mirrors...

Honest Communication In order for a child to understand what is happening, it’s important to be upfront and honest about their condition...

The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...

Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...

Just Call It is important not underestimate the power of a well-meaning phone call. Sit down this season and generate a list of missed...

The information we input has impacts on what we output. In this day and age of a pandemic, racial tension, an upcoming election, and even...

As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...