5 Tips for Putting Self-Compassion in Your Child’s Backpack
The first step is practicing and modeling self-compassion yourself.
3 Emotional Regulation Techniques for Kids
Emotional regulation is not something that kids are born with. There are various aspects of life that feel like they should be intuitive for children, but really are not, and regulating emotions is one key example. Others include sleep (can all the adults have the nap that the preschoolers are trying to refuse, please?), and […]
School Transition? 5 Proven Methods to Help
It feels hard to believe, but the end of the school year is just around the corner which means another school transition for your child. And while many kids look forward eagerly to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, it’s a huge transition for many. If your child is changing […]
Supporting Your Child with School Transitions
It feels hard to believe, but the end of the school year is just around the corner. And while many kids look forward eagerly to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, it’s a huge transition. If your child is changing levels of school and potentially moving into a different school […]
Proven Methods for Caregiver Burnout
Anyone who has watched a small child run after bubbles floating through the air or giggle with glee as they play knows that parenting and caregiving are roles that are filled with joy, fun, and love. And they are also hard, challenging roles that can lead to feelings of loneliness, frustration, and burnout. If you’re […]
3 Ways to Help Little Kids with Big Emotions
If you have little kids with big emotions, this is for you. There are various aspects of life that feel like they should be intuitive for children, but really are not. Examples of this include sleep (can all the adults have the nap that the preschoolers are trying to refuse, please?), eating (anyone else have […]
5 Ideas to Support Your Child When They’re Experiencing Anxiety
If you think your child is experiencing anxiety, you may be right. There seems to be a lot to worry about these days. You may be noticing worry in your thoughts, your emotions, and your body. And your child may be feeling it, too. No matter how we try to shield children from experiences that […]
Feel Like an Imposter in Your Professional Life? 3 out of 4 People Feel This Way
Do you ever feel like an imposter in your professional life? Believe me, you aren’t alone. I had an interaction with another therapist recently. She contacted me to collaborate on the services that we each provide with a shared client. I know that collaboration is such a beautiful thing because you can learn and find […]
How to Set Your Boundaries If You’ve Got Intense Anger for Your Mom
In reality, many mom’s mean well, but unintentionally hurt their children. Or, some mom’s have been told that they’re overbearing, too involved, or too opinionated, but believe that their way of approaching parenting is the right way. One of my clients came to me because of guilt that she experiences with her mom because her […]