3 Things to Consider As You Get Back into Your Routine in 2024

3 Things to Consider As You Get Back into Your Routine in 2024

Maybe you have recently had some time off and your routine has been different because your family has been in holiday mode; but now it’s time to get back into your groove. This is actually a great time to reflect on what parts of your 

3 Reasons Why You People Please

3 Reasons Why You People Please

Do you have trouble saying no?  Do you constantly worry what people think about you and you find yourself apologizing frequently?  Do you avoid confrontation and feel responsible for other people’s feelings?  If you struggle with any of these things then you may be a 

So you want your teenager to spend more time at home? Let’s talk about it.

So you want your teenager to spend more time at home? Let’s talk about it.

It’s super common for parents of teens to come to a session saying that they want their kids to stop being on their phone so much or stop treating home like a hotel. It’s a hard transition when teens start to put so much of 

3 Prompts for End of Year Reflections

3 Prompts for End of Year Reflections

Do you have any end of the year rituals?  A way to gather your experiences, crystallize your memories, celebrate milestones and integrate your growth? If you don’t or you are looking for ways to enhance your end of year reflections, we have a couple of 

I know Fight or Flight, But What is A “Fawn” Trauma Response?

I know Fight or Flight, But What is A “Fawn” Trauma Response?

There’s a lot more information about trauma out there on social media now, which is great because it elevates collective awareness around trauma and how it impacts our daily lives.  You’ve probably heard of flight or flight as responses to trauma triggers, but you may 

3 Ways to Instill Emotional Maturity in Your Kids

3 Ways to Instill Emotional Maturity in Your Kids

It’s never too early to begin laying the foundation for emotional maturity. Kids will take on what you, as the parent, create as the norm. I recently witnessed a two year old take a full body breath after she started whining, when her mom guided 

Do You Have A New Baby?  4 Ways to Manage Expectations + Boundaries with Extended Family 

Do You Have A New Baby?  4 Ways to Manage Expectations + Boundaries with Extended Family 

Having a new baby changes your world on every level. One level that might not get as much attention is your relationships with extended family.  You are now a parent who has to think about what’s best for your children and this new family you’ve 

Toxic Positivity: What is it and How We Can Do Better

Toxic Positivity: What is it and How We Can Do Better

A few months ago, my father gave me a book he found in his grandfather’s library.  My great grandfather was ahead of his time; he was into spirituality, health food and meditation.  When I opened this book, I understood where so much toxic positivity had 

Relief for 3 Common Parenting Traps

Relief for 3 Common Parenting Traps

There is no parent in the world that wakes up and says “I’m going to be a terrible parent today”.  As a parent you are doing your very best, and sometimes it can seem like doing your best means that your parenting needs to be 

6 Ways to Cope with the Holidays when you Have Postpartum Depression

6 Ways to Cope with the Holidays when you Have Postpartum Depression

All is calm… All is bright… but not for everyone.  If you just had a baby then your home is definitely not calm, there is probably a lot of crying and a lot of sleepless nights happening in your house.  And if you are struggling