The kids are back in school! 🎉 *happy dance* But, parents, does this sound familiar? “Did you do your homework?” “No, I don’t have any.” “I did it in school.” Perhaps these are true answers, but more often than not, if they sound too good to be true, they usually are. Maybe your child will […]
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Children, Family, How To, Parenting
Do you remember when you were first dating your partner? You paid attention to what they said, looking for clues as to what was going on in their lives and what was important to them. Now, years later, it’s easy to put your partner’s needs on the back burner as you navigate the busy-ness of
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Anxiety, Couples, Family, How To, Stress
For many of us, holiday stress starts November 1st when we stop at the store to pick up something quick for dinner. Overnight it seems that everything has gone from Halloween to the Holidays! Upon returning to your car, you then notice the lampposts are already dawned with wreaths, red ribbons, garlands and lights! What
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Anxiety, Family, How To, Stress, Wellness
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough credit in the emotional toolkit: acceptance. Not the kind of acceptance that means giving up or brushing things under the rug. We’re talking about the type of acceptance that creates space for your emotions, helps you breathe through the hard stuff, and lets you start moving forward—even
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Anxiety, Children, Depression, How To, Stress, Teens
Let’s talk about mindfulness. When I ask a new client if they’ve heard of mindfulness, a common answer I get is, “I’ve heard of it, but what exactly is it?” By definition, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive
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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Stress, Therapy, Treatments
Think about what made you choose to read this blog post. What makes these decisions for us, these every day decisions that we don’t even really think about? Easy answer is, our brains. And some brains have ADHD. Our brains are so amazingly complex. New synapses can be created, ingrained as patterns after lots of
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Children, How To, Professional/Work, Teens
When you are in the blissful period before you get married, busy with all the wedding plans and imagining your wonderful future together, it may seem like seeking couples counseling would be the last thing you should be doing. However, studies have shown that successful premarital counseling decreases the likelihood of divorce by 50 percent.
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Couples, Therapy, Treatments
Your marriage is in trouble and you have decided to seek the assistance of a marriage counselor. You have done all the research to find a good therapist for the two of you and taken the courageous first step by setting up your first appointment. Now what? How can you make sure that you get
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Couples, Family, Therapy, Treatments
Parenting is the hardest job in the world. You’ve heard this time and time again, and if you are a parent reading this – you know it to be true. No manual or training and you’re on the job 24/7. Let’s talk about two common struggles – when kids don’t listen and the anger that
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Children, Family, How To, Parenting
Your brain is pretty amazing—it’s like a supercomputer that’s constantly learning and adapting. Every experience you have, from grabbing your coffee in the morning to chatting with friends, shapes your brain just a little bit. But there’s something especially powerful about repetition. Ever wonder why that one catchy song gets stuck in your head, or
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Connection, Mental Health