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Parents: Are You Losing Your Identity During Lockdown?
Ever since the pandemic hit and lockdown started, I’ve kept in touch with friends at... >>
Facing Into the Rough Winds of a Challenging Time
For a sapling to emerge as a stable and sturdy tree, it establishes a deep... >>
Skiing – A Metaphor for Emotional Regulation
When we enter the world, we transition from an insulated environment to one that is... >>
How Do Adverse Childhood Events Impact Us?
…And can positive childhood events provide protection? In the 1980s, Dr. Vincent Felitti, a physician... >>
Mr. Rogers is Right: Secure Attachment Allows for Growth After Trauma
Childhood is a critical time for discovering and enhancing the secure attachment ideally built in... >>
What Kids Really Need from Their Parents
Being a parent comes with a lot of pressure to do right by our kids.... >>
Why It Is So Important For Parents to Validate Their Children
Validation is a way of letting someone know we understand him or her. Being understood... >>
Helping Children Thrive: How I Spoke Up for One Little Girl
When I first met Rikki in the parking lot of a Motel 6, she effortlessly... >>
What to Do When Your Teen Pushes You Away
8 ways to respond when your teen wants space All parents reach that point when... >>
What’s Up with Boredom?
In my office I have encountered clients who report “boredom” as an almost unbearable state. ... >>