Jamie’s story is a cautionary tale, but it doesn’t have to be a universal one. If we shift the focus from self-esteem based on achievement t

ADHD isn’t a knowledge problem—it’s a performance problem. Kids with ADHD know what they’re supposed to do; they just struggle to do it .

Sometimes the unimaginable suddenly becomes very real. Grief isn’t just for grown-ups. Children grieve, too, though it often looks differen

“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.” — Percy Jackson ( The Lightning Thief ) ​​​​​​ I’m so glad you’re...

Play therapy isn’t about “fixing” a child. It’s about creating a safe space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood—so they can heal

When we understand motivation, we can eliminate frustration and failure. Understanding brings compassion and strategy.

Tailoring the conversation to your child’s specific needs is key to fostering emotional safety and understanding.

You know that feeling when your brain is saying, "Relax, it's a break!"  but your nervous system is screaming, "EVERYTHING IS WRONG"?  ...

Holiday get-togethers can be stressful but you can learn to bring yourself back to a state of safety and connection!

“Twenty-twenty-twenty four hours to go..I wanna be sedated. Nothing to do nowhere to go- oh…” -Ramones Y’all. It’s been a different...

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace...

Narcissuses was a character from Greek mythology who could not look away from his own reflection. He fell in love with his reflection in...

I’m so glad you’re here! I’m grateful you have decided to grace the activist world with your specific brand of badassery.

Adult children can have different political views and raise their own children with their same values, which may or may not hold.

“People are hard to hate up close. Move in.”- Brené Brown In my practice, I talk a LOT about gratitude. Sometimes I find myself in a...

Suicide is a word that gets everyone’s attention. It’s a word that evokes fear, despair, helplessness, and anger to many people. To those...

What are rainbow babies?  They are the babies that are born to a mother after she faces miscarriage or stillbirth. 

My family was thrown for another loop this week. Last week I sent my high school kids back on hybrid schedule and my elementary school...

It's designed to use your body and pressure points to help jolt you out of your head or dissociations into your body and feeling grounded

Alexa talks about emotional courage and reads Ibex (slumberking) by Kelly Oriard with Collie Christensen. #empathy #socialemotionallearning