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We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
Have you ever had a really bad day and just wanted to vent? Nothing went well, and by the time you got home, you just had to release all of that pent up negative energy to your parter. And what happened? Did he/she try to fix the problem when all you wanted was to just …
Many expectant mothers know the importance of bonding with their baby. We are told of this wave of unconditional love that we’ll immediately feel upon meeting our new baby. If you’ve been left wondering why you’re not bonding with your new baby, you’re not alone. And it’s okay. So many of us aren’t told that …
We’ve previously talked about why it’s so important to read to your child for their mental health. When children are exposed to reading from a young age, they quickly build language. Within those words is the ability to convey thoughts, feelings and emotions. Children who read essentially are more adept at communication. So how do …
It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the beginning of your relationship, you may remember having fun – – date nights, movies, dinners, hours of talking, holding hands, and on and on. There was laughing and time spent …
I often talk about self-care. As a therapist, I know how important it is to practice self-care. But I think many people view self-care as a luxury for the single person. When you’re in a relationship, when you have kids, how in the world do you take time for you? I’m here to tell you …
So many of us are living an overwhelmed, overworked, tired, life. Mothers especially, are expected to be “on” all the time. But we can’t be “on” at all times. Our minds and bodies need to rest for both mental and physical health. If intellectually we know that relaxation is essential, then why is it so …
It’s important to read to your kids. But why? While reading to your kids early can help with language and reading later on in development, it can also help with mental health. Raising Better Communicators When we Read to Kids I’ve talked previously about communication being a key to every healthy relationship. This includes your …
Most of us have heard horror stories about overbearing and overly critical in-laws. Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the case. If you are newly married or if you are looking to strengthen your relationship with your in-laws, there are a few simple tips that can help you create and sustain, a healthy in-law relationship. …
Returning to work after maternity leave is a completely new transition. You may have mixed feelings about leaving, going, and everything in between – – not to mention you aren’t getting your best sleep. Whether you’re wracked with guilt or counting down the days, there are a few simple tips for returning to work after …
Many of us, kids included, don’t respond well to punishment. Kids and adults alike can feel sorry for ourselves for being punished, and skip right over being sorry about our actions. This is the simple reason punishment doesn’t really work. Of course we need consequences for our actions, but there are better ways to get …