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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. ... >>