Foster Your Child’s Creative Expression to Promote Emotional and Mental Health
In early human times, people relied upon the power of the arts to promote physical and emotional healing. People gathered together to participate in rituals
In early human times, people relied upon the power of the arts to promote physical and emotional healing. People gathered together to participate in rituals
Notes from a therapist’s desk… When an individual starts therapy, they are often given a diagnosis of some kind. A diagnosis does not define a
In a time of a global uncertainty, increased screen time, online learning, overpacked schedules, and constant pressure for productivity, it is no surprise we have
Many of us have a complicated relationship with social media. On the one hand, it keeps us connected to loved ones, friends, and family. On
This fall, many children and teens will be returning to school in person after a year or more of relative isolation. With this transition may
Childhood anxiety almost always has an impact on, not just the child, but those around them as well. If you’re the caregiver of a child with anxiety, then you know full well that your child’s anxiety is most definitely a family issue.
Reflections from a Child and Family Therapist… It’s June and that means it’s time to celebrate Pride Month! Pride is a time to celebrate diverse
Consider this: During childhood and adolescence, your kids may spend more time around each other than any other peer or family member! And with all
A bit of boredom can be beneficial! Boredom is needed to spark creativity, and it helps motivate children and teens to pursue new goals and
Self-compassion promotes happiness, boosts self-esteem, and encourages interconnection and consideration of others. It can be helpful to practice self-compassion when you feel angry or frustrated
It’s a new year! For many people, this means it’s time to create New Year’s resolutions. However, we know from recent research that up to 80%
The temperature is cooler. The holidays are here. And the new year is approaching. This is the perfect time for you and your family to
With the pandemic, many things have moved online. Is your child’s brain fried by the end of the school day? Do they try to decompress
As your kids get ready to go back to school (or resume online school), do you wonder what more you can do to help them
There’s a lot going on right now for all of us. And by that, I’m definitely talking about the anger, sadness, grief and chronic state
Hi. How are you? Like… really? Are you struggling as much as most parents right now? Look. I know you’re worried about your kid(s). I’ll
I didn’t understand– most of us didn’t– exactly how it would feel to prepare for a pandemic to sweep through. On Friday afternoon our team
My kids had a day off of school last month in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a natural opportunity for us
It’s a new year and a new decade. For many people, that means it’s resolution time. It’s finding-yourself time. It’s creating-new-habits-and-setting-goals time. Maybe you’re one
Remember a few years ago when fidget spinners were a big deal? If your child is the right age, you may have even been one