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If you’re on a fertility journey and you’ve embarked on IVF, chances for perfectionism to show up are abundant. If you’re doing IVF, you know that your mental health and your stress levels are important. AND, you also have likely read so many social media posts, books, threads in support groups or on...
Summer is in full swing and sleepovers can become a big topic for families. So let’s talk about some things to consider before sending your kid on a sleepover, what to consider if you don’t, or they have challenges around sleepovers. Sleepovers can be beneficial for kids and we know they can bring up...
As a parent, you are constantly having to make decisions about what is best for your child and what they need. When it comes to certain behaviors and situations, the decision may not always be cut and dry, and your first thought about what they need may not be the right one. If they...
If your child is having consistent emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that interfere with their daily life, well-being, or development then it may be time to look into getting some professional help for them. As a concerned parent you will want to do some research to see what is best for your child. So...
I know it seems counter intuitive, but summer is actually the ideal time for your kids to start therapy. When you or your kids are experiencing the stress of school, you might feel the urgency to find a therapist to help with that stress. And that’s totally valid. When the need is high, your...
Sometimes it may feel like you are talking to a brick wall and your kids hear nothing you are saying. But you can rest assured that they are listening and they are always watching! So what are the things they are secretly watching that maybe you haven’t really thought about, and why does it...
If your kid is angry, more than likely there is something deeper going on. Anger is usually a reaction to other feelings, what you see may look like anger, but in reality, that emotion is secondary to what is really happening inside of them. So it doesn’t mean that they are a bad kid...
When your college age kids come home for the holidays it’s a big adjustment. This is true for every family. Things are not as they were before. No matter if your college kid has had a great experience in the first months of school or it’s been challenging, coming back home can create some...
You’ve just come home from the hospital with your new baby and you’re sleep deprived, not knowing which way is up and which way is down, if it’s day or night, if you’ve eaten or not eaten. Those first few days, weeks, and months even can be one of life’s biggest adjustments and changes....
School has started back up and despite this being the same old routine, you still find yourself frustrated and upset with the morning routine… Where are your kid’s shoes? Where is their homework? Why are you feeling rushed and irritated yet again? Is your child challenged with school academics, having meltdowns after school,...