Take a moment to reflect on the challenges you and your child faced with school last year. Maybe mornings or bedtimes felt rushed, homework dragged on, or friendships got tricky. Whatever it was, you’re not alone, and the good news is, there are tools that can help....
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Category: Stress Management
Crying Can Be Healing
Are you the type of person who feels refreshed after a good cry, or do you find yourself more guarded with your tears? Whichever way you lean, there are numerous scientific studies that highlight the benefits of crying. Research shows that crying releases stress...
Modeling Balance: How Parents Can Adapt Through Life’s Seasons
As a symbolic therapist, I often work with metaphors to make meaning of our lives. One metaphor I return to often is that of the seasons. Humans are creatures of nature so as nature changes with the seasons, so do we. Life isn’t meant to be lived in a constant...
Children and Chores – Let Them Help!
“Never do for a child what he can do for himself.” - Rudolph Dreikurs With the start of a new school year, it’s a great time for our family to review the tasks that need to be completed to get us through the school week- laundry, lunches, carpooling, etc. It’s...