This is the time of year for launching. Young adults are finishing up their last few weeks of high school, and parents are experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as they prepare for their children to embark on the next chapter of their lives. We often see young adults graduate from high school and immediately jump […]
Engaging with Puppets: A Tool for Play, Learning, and Emotional Expression
By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT Millions of people all over the world have been enamored with shows like the Muppets and Sesame Street. These shows have captivated young and old since the late ’60s and early ’70s. When engaging with puppets, there is a vulnerability needed from adults in the room. It can feel clunky […]
From Rewards to Life Skills: Guiding Children in the Digital World
By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT In this day and age, parents and caregivers face a new challenge: teaching their children how to engage with technology and incorporate it into their lives in a balanced way. What a task! Whether we like it or not, technology is integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives, and […]
The Art of Pausing: Creating Space for Gratitude and Growth
People feel trapped by prior commitments. Parents worry about providing the right experiences for their children. Family schedules are so full that there’s little room for genuine connection. It’s common for children to have tightly structured days, leaving almost no free time. Parents, too, feel strained as they shuffle their kids from one activity to […]
The Avoidance Trap
Accommodation: Parents Avoidance Trap Anxiety is a prevalent topic in media and professional training spaces today. It’s also a fundamental part of how our nervous system is wired. In my work with teens, I often hear them say, “I just want anxiety to go away.” My response is usually, “I haven’t figured out how to […]
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