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My Teen is Vaping! What Now?
So you found that long USB looking thing in your teenager’s car. Or maybe it looks like a marker. You googled. You know that it’s a mechanism
I’ve been cheated on. What’s next?
You just found out your partner has been having an affair. For many, it feels like you’ve been punched as hard as possible in the gut, or like
Rounding Out the Summer with Our Kids
Parents in Michigan, we unite! So much of the year needs to be spent indoors, or in snow pants and mittens, that we relish in the warmth and suns
How to get your Teen to Stop Playing Video Games; The Shame-Free Way
Alright, so it has been a minute since I have written a blog post. I would like to continue to look at shame and the shame rules that were highli
10 Rules Men Must Break
Men meet shame, shame meet…. Dudes. Shame has known men for quite some time, but men usually have no idea how much shame impacts their lives. M
What no one tells you about pregnancy
What no one tells you about pregnancy: How I managed my body, mind, and spirit This post is related to my own personal experience, regarding well
Splitting the Family: Less Pain for the Kids?
Jillian comes into my playroom/therapy office and goes immediately to the dollhouse. She picks up the mommy and daddy dolls, moving them around,
Living in the Moment
What does it mean to live in the moment? This is a question I recently have spent a lot of time pondering. After a recent death in a friend’s f
Divorce: How Much to Tell the Kids
It’s been a long, rocky road, and despite all your last-ditch efforts to make it work, the marriage just isn’t functioning. You and y
Why Yoga is Good for Your Kids
Do you keep hearing about this yoga stuff? You’re not sure if it’s for you, or your child, but you hear about all of these benefits. The conv
