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The Benefits of Understanding and Communicating Feelings

Warning: Spoiler Alerts! ⬇️ In our fast-paced world feelings can take a back seat. Parents and kids are often not really sure what to do...

Tips for a Successful Family Dinner with Young Kids

“Gross! I don’t want to eat that!” “Oops, I spilled the milk on the floor. Again.” “Is this over yet? Can I go now?” When your kids are...

3 Benefits of Family Meals

Let’s face it, finding a time when the whole family can meet around a table for meals can be challenging especially with busy activity...

Strengthening Your Parent-Child Connection Through Play

“Can you play with me?” If you're like me, you may feel at a loss when your child asks you to play. Usually I would be elbow-deep in...

Gaming Overload: Signs and Strategies to Help with Excessive Gaming

In today’s interconnected world, gaming has become more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle for many. The allure of immersive virtual...

Brave Steps Forward: Conquering Separation Anxiety With Your Child

Dealing with separation anxiety can be scary for kids, challenging for parents, and stressful for the whole family. It can be hard to...

Understanding Secondary Trauma: How Media Coverage of Violence Affects Mental Health In Teens & Kids

In today's digital age, children and teens have easy access to information and images from around the world. While this can be a valuable...

Exploring Healthy Tech Use for Toddlers and Infants: Therapist Tips and Strategies

In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives- where toddlers and infants are growing up in a world filled...

Modern Mom: Connected in a World of Busy

A mom’s world is often very busy with keeping up with the family schedule, daily routine of home and work, being the problem solver, and...