In his body of poetry Song of Myself, Walt Whitman famously said “I exist as I am, and that is enough.” Those words should ring true for everyone. The struggle to be truly and unashamedly oneself has...
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In the Middle of Target As we’re walking through Target, I can sense that my husband is upset. He’s getting easily frustrated by little things like putting the cart cover for our infant on the...
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4 Steps Parents Can Take to Support Their Child Who Is Struggling in School As a parent, the following statements can make your stomach tighten into knots:
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Chronic Disease Day is observed in the United States every July 10 to spotlight the Americans living with long-term illness. Chronic disease affects 6 in 10 adults in the US, while 4 in 10 live with...
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Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are all chemicals that can lead a person to experience anxiety or depression. Even though medications are available to help mitigate the symptoms resulting...
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month With Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror, many still look forward to sharing a day or evening connecting, romancing, and enjoying their...
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Watching kids at play or at home, it's apparent that some children move through tough seasons and still find ways to cope. Others feel overwhelmed and get stuck. One common sign that a child is...
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4 Book Recommendations from a Children’s Therapist Emotions can be difficult to manage, especially for young children who don’t always have the language for their feelings! Books are a fantastic way...
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Remember when you were a kid and your parent stood over you and said something like, “You should be doing homework now instead of wasting time!” or “You know what you need to do? You need to talk to...
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If anxiety or fear has ever held you back from doing something you love—or even from living your daily life with ease—you’re not alone. Many people experience intense, persistent fears that can cause...
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Grief The word grief typically brings up ideas of death and funerals. However, experiencing a loss ranges so much further. Anytime we have something we care about that is unwillingly taken away our...
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Are you struggling to compare temporary sadness with chronic depression in your child or teen? They often look very similar. As parents, it is very important to learn to recognize the signs to look...
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