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What is discipline? When you think about discipline, what first comes to mind? Is it punishment? Is it a spanking and a time-out? Maybe...
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Parenting Out of Fear
“Where Fear Is, Happiness Is Not” –Author Unknown I didn’t realize it at the time, but throughout my child’s first three years, I had...
Tolerance to Pain Works Both Ways
Unfortunately, the track around this pond is one of those paths covered with small pebbles. It is inevitable that a small rock always...
Understanding OCD
We all have moments of obsession. Sometimes, they can be more trivial, like loving a new song on the radio. The obsessions can be more...
Harry Potter and Moving Past Biology
Choice I have talked a lot about choice in this series. I think it is an important part of self-development. Choice is something that we...
Our Daily Trauma Intake
Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day. So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake? Have you...
Helping Helps
Networking Volunteering helps us connect with people who want to be a part of effective change. People who volunteer or who aim to help...
Standing Up For Joy
I’m here today to remind you to stop. Stop trying to do everything for everyone else. This time of year is about joy, so let it be...
Harry Potter and the Journey Back Home
Expectations You might be faced with expectations from your family, friends and even yourself this holiday season. You may feel...
Surviving the Crowds at Christmas
I took on the outlet store challenge this weekend and completed my Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, my feelings were no different than...
Thirty and Thriving: Structured Play Time Can Help Your Child
What is Filial Therapy? Filial Therapy, created by Bernard Gurney in 1964, refers to a type of psychotherapy. Parents are taught how to...
Community of Trust
I recently listened to a podcast called Sorta Awesome. A licensed clinical social worker Leann Gardner (http://www.leanngardner.com) was...
Parents Playing Nice
Parents may get divorced, but they must continue to interact with each other on behalf of the children. It’s beneficial to the child that...
What Is Sand Tray Therapy?
The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...
What does transgender mean?
To begin, what is the difference between sex and gender? Sex is the physical biological traits that distinguish between male and female....
The Healing Power of Tears
Tears are the body’s release of stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Crying purges the body of pent up emotion, pain, and...
Disability Awareness Month
Growing up with a sister with Spina Bifida gave me the opportunity to witness firsthand what living with a disability entails. I watched...
No Means No
I don’t think there is any good way to talk about this, so let’s just dive right in. I’m talking about consent! As a parent, about a...
You Don’t Have To Wait For Things to Get “That Bad”
Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...
Dear Tired Momma…
Don’t forget to take care of yourself! 6 SIMPLE self-care ideas for a busy (tired) momma Balancing work, being at home with my little one...
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