Character and Values | Featured | Mental Health
3 Conversations Every Parent Is Scared Of
One day you’re holding a new baby—toes in your hand and a little noggin’ tucked in the crook of your elbow. The next thing you know that baby is running past you, full of opinions, ideas and questions. Lots of questions. Scary… Read More
Featured | High School (9th-12th) | Mental Health | Middle School (6th-8th)
I’m Worried My Child Is Self-Harming
Plenty of things keep parents up at night. I can only think of a few that elicit more confusion to a parent and render them helpless than when they discover that their child is self-harming. Self-harm is confusing to many. Simply defined,… Read More
Featured | Mental Health | Social Life
The Warning Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Kids
As adults, it can be easy to assume that kids, particularly younger ones, have nothing to fear, worry, or be sad about. After all, childhood is known for being the most innocent and carefree stage of development. However, kids have plenty to… Read More
Family Life | Featured | Mental Health | Technology
Is My Kid Addicted to Technology?
We live in a digital world. Laptops. Tablets. Smartphones. Smart TVs. There are so many devices that occupy our kids’ attention. Controlling screen time is an ever-present task for parents, but it can be tricky because screens are literally everywhere. The challenge… Read More
Celebrations | Featured | Seasonal | Self Care
21 Things We Learned in 2021
If you read my blog post from last year, you know I was not a fan of 2020. Imagine my surprise when January 1, 2021 dawned and absolutely nothing magical or transformative happened to improve my circumstances. No Cinderella moment. Just me,… Read More
Featured | Mental Health | Self Care
How to Have a Mental Health Check-In With Your Teen and Preteen
Is your teen or tween behaving more differently than usual? I know, this probably seems like a trick question. The emphasis is on the word more. For example, has your usually uber-responsible fourteen-year-old neglected to take the dog out again, forgot two… Read More