With the school year winding down and nice weather all around us, some parents may start to worry about activities for their kids. How can you keep you child entertained without the help of school or organized sports? Luckily there are simple summer activities that lead to a happy child. Change can be hard for …
How To Be A Good Listener
We all have a basic need to be heard, whether in business, with friends, or in romanic relationships. It’s natural to want to feel important, especially to those we care about. Listening is a skill that isn’t second nature to most. Learning how to be a good listener is an important skill to learn as …
Your Child’s First Therapy Session | What To Expect
Children of all ages can be seen for therapy. Sometimes there are specific issues that need addressed, and sometimes, just as with adults, it simply helps to talk to someone. You may feel a bit uncertain about your child’s first therapy session. That’s okay! It’s completely normal. You can expect your child’s first therapy session …
How To Tell If Your Relationship Is In Danger
It’s not uncommon to hear that a relationship suddenly crumbled. It’s not uncommon for a partner to feel blindsided by sudden actions to end a marriage. The reality, though, is that relationships and marriages don’t just crumble. There are ways to tell if your relationship is in danger. And while sometimes we miss the signs, …
How To Live A Positive Life
We all deal with a variety of emotions day in and day out. Some are positive while others negative. What makes the difference to our mental well being is our mindset. Mindset is how you view and handle situations. With a little practice, you can change your mindset and live a more positive, more fulfilling, …
How To Transition Into Summer For Kids With Anxiety
The school year is winding down and summer is quickly approaching. For many kids this is an exciting time with promises of late nights, sleeping in, endless sunny days, and loads of free time. For kids with anxiety (and other mental health disorders), the transition from school to summer can be plagued with angst from …
Mom Guilt And How To Overcome It
Mom guilt – – So many of us know that feeling. We feel guilt for working outside the home and not spending enough time with our kids. Or we feel guilt for being home and not spending enough time with our kids. We feel a constant worry that we aren’t doing enough or being enough. …
How To Help Your Teen’s Mental Health Before College
The school year is winding down, applications are being accepted and final decisions are being made. Your teen will be heading off to college in just a few short months! Is he/she ready? Major life events (marriage, divorce, birth, child going off to college, etc) can create or worsen mental health conditions. It’s important to …
What Discussions Are Important Before Having Kids?
So many couples follow a similar path of dating, engaged, married, and then kids. But is it the right path for everyone? And was it ever discussed in an open conversation? If you are considering having kids, there are a several conversations you may want to have with yourself, and your spouse / partner, before …
The Power Of Female Friendships
Men and women, while compatible, are inherently different. Females by nature are intuitive, curious, and empathetic. That’s why there is so much power in female friendships. When we need help or support, it’s natural that we turn to our closest friends. Female friendships are our emotional support system in good and bad. Like Minded Women …