We parents do our best to shield our kids from the harsh realities of the world. But as much as we try, we can’t always protect our kids from experiencing the pain of loss. Whether it’s the loss of a beloved pet, a childhood friend, or the loss of a family member, young children are […]
Are you familiar with the term “helicopter parent?” It describes a mother or father who “hovers” over their child 24/7, managing their life to keep them from every potential danger, pitfall and mishap. It may sound helpful, but this kind of parenting forgets one important fact of reality: life happens. Adversity happens to all of […]
“Pay attention!” It’s a phrase uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households with children between the ages of three and 18. How is it that when they’re playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have an amazing attention span? But at other times, capturing their attention is harder than getting […]
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful and heartbreaking times in a person’s life. It’s hard enough wrapping your own mind around the event but trying to break the news to your children can be especially difficult. Many parents struggle to have this conversation because they fear they may not be […]
When you live with anxiety, that familiar slow-rising panic within you can appear at any moment. Life is normal one minute and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You begin to hyper-focus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-if’s”. Then to make matters worse, you […]
If you had asked yourself a year ago what life would look like in 2020, it’s doubtful you would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic with lockdowns and self-quarantining. Perhaps in the beginning, some families might have thought being forced to stay home from work and school would feel like a mini […]
