Making the switch from traditional to conscious parenting
Making the switch from traditional parenting to conscious or positive parenting is a transformative experience for both parents and...
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The Importance of Teaching Children About Emotions
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...
Holiday Overwhelm: Tantrums and Challenging Behaviors
For most children the end of the year is usually a time of great excitement and joy, lots of gifts and treats, visits with extended...
Your kids are having a hard time, not giving you a hard time
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...
Help Yourself Help Your Child: How to Bridge the Developing Brain
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...
Importance of the Family
Our families are one of the most important social institutions in our lives. Researchers have observed that in all the societies they...
When your child is struggling try to slow. it. down.
Consider the following scenarios. You are trying to get out the door in the morning, already running ten minutes late, and your...
An Ode to Playfulness
I saw the lava on the floor, bubbling and hurling its molting hot liquid from the couch to the coffee table. I could not let it touch me....
Balancing Control with Support: Why “Authoritative” Parenting is Ideal
If you are a parent, you undoubtedly have heard your fair share of parenting advice (whether solicited or unsolicited). Unfortunately,...
Is my kid getting worse? : Stages in Play Therapy
I totally empathize. You noticed a while ago that your kid has been really struggling with some things, so you decided to start therapy...
Parenting a Chronically Ill Child
Honest Communication In order for a child to understand what is happening, it’s important to be upfront and honest about their condition...
The Struggle Is Real: Navigating the Unknown as the School Year Approaches
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...
Overcoming the Fear of Change
How do you respond to change? Do you embrace it with all that you have or do you avoid it at all costs? Can I be honest with you? ...
Being OK with Surviving
While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....
Making Mental Health a Priority in the Midst of Financial Uncertainty
Whether you are heading towards retirement, are a young person just starting out in life, or are somewhere in-between, financial...
Conversations in Isolation
Unprecedented stressors The other day, the price of oil broke a historic record (and not in a good way). For the first time in history,...
Supporting Your Teen Through the Quarantine
As we have learned to navigate our current reality as adults, we also have the opportunity to walk our teenagers through this quarantine...
Can Kids Learn Mindfulness? 6 tips on how to do just that!
If you would like to help your child achieve mindfulness, take a look at the suggestions below to get started. Morning Mindfulness...
How to: Effectively handle crisis situations using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice which uses a holistic mind-body approach to treatment. It encompasses...
Ways for Parents to Decrease Stress and Increase Positivity Amidst the Chaos of Covid-19
The struggle is real! You are not alone. Here are 5 things to consider that will keep you on the path to a healthier, happier...
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