Blog
Creating a Resilience-Focused Resume for Your Anxious Child
Navigating the intricate world of raising an anxious child can be a challenging journey, especially when it comes to ensuring that teachers, babysitters, and other caregivers understand the unique needs of your little one. A powerful tool in fostering understanding...
Understanding How Technology Offers Social Connection for Your Child – What’s a Healthy Balance?
You’ve probably noticed technology is used everywhere and all the time nowadays. Teens and children seem to be particularly glued to their screens, whether it's for texting, social media, or video games. Although it can be frustrating to see them engrossed in their...
This Year, I Am Thankful For Pain
This year, I’m thankful for painI am thankful for the deepest sorrowsI am thankful for my losses, big and smallI am thankful for the hardest trials I’ve facedI am thankful for the resentment of unrecognized laborI am thankful for the frustration of being so constantly...
Sleep Hygiene: Helpful Tips for Getting More Sleep When You Can’t Sleep
Sleep is important. We all know it and we all especially feel it when we can’t get enough sleep. For some of us, getting the right amount of sleep is the key to avoiding going full Godzilla-mode. For others, sleep is needed, but not the scariest thing in the world to...
5 Reasons To Start Journaling For Your Mental Health
Enhancing Mental Health and Well-being Through Self-Reflection and Expression Journaling is the act of writing down your thoughts and feelings in order to understand themmore clearly. It provides a place to confess fears, struggles, desires and wishes without anyfear...
Prepping for Family Around the Holidays
Halloween is about to happen!! (Personally, my favorite holiday; cue Spooky Scary Skeletons Dance Remix) But alas, as soon as November 1st hits, Mariah Carey and Michael Buble wake up from their 10-month-long hibernations to remind us that Christmas is basically...
“about (c h a n g e)”, A poem by Julie Villarreal
about (c h a n g e) things keep moving around mei feel overwhelmed but waiti am not separate from this changei am creating iti am a part of it the change is gaining so much momentumand on we gocatching glimpses as things rotate what a blur as i wonder how to cope i...
Self Care Activities in Austin, Texas
Say yes to taking care of yourself this fall! With the temperatures finally getting a bit cooler in Austin, I want to encourage you to spend some time taking care of you. We often tend to spend a lot of time taking care of those around us but hardly spend time doing...
Navigating Teenage Years with Empathy and Support: A Call to Action for Caring Adults
When we hear the word 'Teenager,' various preconceived notions and stereotypes may pop into our heads. It is not uncommon for teenagers to get a bad reputation, often associated with rebellion and moodiness. As a mom of a teenager, I must confess I also held some...
“I” Statements: What They Are and How to Use Them
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your partner because they just never seem to really understand what you’re saying? Maybe you’ve tried to gently confront them about something, but end up in an argument. Maybe you try to talk to them, but are always met...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like School Time
As the new school year approaches, parents everywhere are excited for their child to begin their first day. Children prepare with fresh haircuts, ‘first day of school’ outfits, and school supplies, yet underneath all their preparation, they may be struggling...