Being a parent is rewarding—and also incredibly challenging. No two children are alike. The first born may be happy and content, and then the second child arrives… Sleep becomes a distant memory, patience gets tested, and parents desperately seek answers: what are we...
Seasonal changes can affect everyone—including children. As adults, most of us are aware of how seasonal change plays out, and understand that typically the pangs and unease are transitory in nature. Children—especially if they haven’t experienced something like it...
If your child is struggling with behavioral issues or has experienced a recent trauma or loss, early therapeutic intervention is one of the best ways to help them cope. Countless studies show how incredibly devastating unresolved childhood trauma can be, and how it...
Here’s something you’ve said or thought, probably more than once: I’m so glad I’m not a teenager in today’s world—I’m so glad social media wasn’t around when I was a teen! Yet, if you’re a parent of a teen you likely still feel some of what they’re feeling—plus an...
Being a parent is a flying by the seat of your pants kind of roller coaster, except no one’s there to ensure you’re tall enough to ride or strap you in safely. The teen years are notorious for presenting a challenge that’s felt by both parents and teens alike....
Aren’t you relieved? You didn’t have the deal with all the pressure teens face now, when you were growing up. Yet as a parent, you probably still experience it somewhat. You can’t help empathizing with your teen. Navigating the world is challenging enough for...
