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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...

Let's dive into a topic that I encounter a lot when working with kids struggling with anxiety - Anxiety Transmission. Anxiety has a...

Halloween is my favorite holiday of all time, beating out even Christmas in my book. Ever since childhood, I have enjoyed celebrating the...

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

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...

I often hear parents say: “We have tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working!” during that first initial intake appointment....

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...

Consider the following scenarios. You are trying to get out the door in the morning, already running ten minutes late, and your...

I totally empathize. You noticed a while ago that your kid has been really struggling with some things, so you decided to start therapy...

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

Imagine this scenario playing out with someone you care about deeply. It is the holiday season. You and your loved ones safely gather for...

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...

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...

And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...

But after all the figuring out a new normal, now we are opening back up.  Many of us are going back into offices, many of us are spending...

As we have learned to navigate our current reality as adults, we also have the opportunity to walk our teenagers through this quarantine...

If you would like to help your child achieve mindfulness, take a look at the suggestions below to get started. Morning Mindfulness...

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...

Death and loss are inevitable. They’re the most sure things about life. For some reason, though, we can get weird around the topic of...