Play is a breeding ground for learning and connection, and it offers an unmatched exuberance and joy that isn’t found in other activities. It is one of those things that “you know when you see it” and can often be hard to describe. Play is not just for children but for families, individuals, couples, friendships, […]
Change is Hard! Strategies to Manage the Transitions of Fall
It’s that time of year again, with the summer coming to an end and fall beginning to emerge. It is a natural progression. With the start of school and a new season, it is often time for individuals, children, and families to start something new or hit the reset button on a previous routine. Starting […]
Uncharted Territory; Positive Strategies for Parenting in the Digital World
If you are not an educator, you like me, do not have much of a template for parenting/teaching children how to be responsible digital citizens. Note that these skills are higher level executive functioning skills. They require practice, intentionality, and development. By that I mean, as young people age and their prefrontal cortex continues to […]
Finding the Right Therapist
How to Find the Right Therapist for You Let’s face it. These are challenging times. There’s no need to list the reasons why more people than ever before are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains and much more. Maybe you or someone you know have thought of finding a therapist to support you in […]
Summer with Kids: Parent’s Priorities
Looking forward to summer!?! Our thoughts about summer include our expectations, or hopes, of what our summer will look like. Many kids and parents have expectations of summer fun, beach and boating days, vacations, sleeping in, and more! For my family and many of our clients, parents are juggling two jobs, kids’ active schedules, and kids home […]