As we approach the end of another year, it’s natural for us to reflect on the journey we’ve taken and to ponder the successes and challenges we’ve faced. This annual introspection not only allows us to acknowledge our achievements but also provides an opportunity to learn from our setbacks. As a counseling practice committed to...
This July, like each July prior, the stores have their Back To School sections ready to go. This July however, there is less excitement and more fear. There are mixed feelings about going back to school for many families. Parents and kids may be hesitant to run out and buy new supplies. When schools closed...
The world is a tough place right now. Already this year our national and global community has been faced with fires in Australia, the novel Coronavirus, racism and injustice, and severe economic decline—and it’s only June. On top of all of this, your individual family may be facing job loss, homelessness, divorce, adoption, parental incarceration,...
I’ve had friends reach out about parenting during a pandemic. They assume that because I am a social worker and because I’ve got two little guys of my own, that I’ve got this handled. Truth is, I don’t. None of us do. Parenting during a pandemic is hard. When the country began closing down over...
We are in an unprecedented time. Schools and places of employment are closed. Entire states are requiring people to stay at home. There are new challenges we face: our kids may be being educated at home while parents work from home; we may not be able to access services or supplies as easily as we...
Back in August, I wrote a post about addressing the uncertainty of our nation’s political climate with our children. (You can read it here: Fear Vs. Fate) In the wake of this latest mass shooting in Las Vegas, I felt it was important to yet again, review ways you can speak to your children about...
The world can be a scary place. What makes it even more frightening is that you have to send your kids out into it every day. You’re not even allowed to go with them most of the time! With the start of the school year, they have to figure out new schools, teachers and schedules...
I don’t remember when exactly, that my dear friend Kari shared the news that her five-year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). I know everything began to unravel on Christmas Eve 2015 when she took him to the ER only to discover T1D as the underlying cause of his symptoms. To top it...
Ever since my husband and I began dating, his work-life balance has been under scrutiny (namely my own!). He has always been goal-oriented and driven. While this is part of his charm, it also has been a source of stress in our relationship. Through the years he has come a long way in how he...
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