As both a parent and a therapist, I know how hard it can be to stay calm when screen time turns into a battle. Many parents I work with, myself included, have found ourselves saying things we wish we hadn’t. It’s usually not really about the device. It’s about feeling...
“I just want to be happy.” I hear this all the time—from clients, friends, and honestly, I have said it myself. But when I ask what happiness actually means, most people pause. Is it joy? Peace? Freedom? Or just the absence of pain? For many of us who are...
“Compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being. It is essential for our ability to care for ourselves and others.” — Dr. Gabor Maté (When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, 2003). Many of us will, at some point in our lives,...
Hello, parents! How are you holding up? Are you taking the time to care for yourselves?Remember, modeling self-care is one of the most important lessons you can teach yourchildren. As a parent, I understand the urge to devote all your time and energy to your...