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As a child therapist, I often hear parents say, “I just want my child to feel confident, happy, and supported.” Childhood is a time of major growth, but it can also be filled with challenges that impact a child’s emotional well-being, behavior, confidence, and relationships. Child therapy can be a powerful tool to help children thrive. In this blog, we’ll explore what child therapy looks like, why it matters, and how parents can feel confident in seeking support for their chi

High school finals are approaching, and whether your teen is taking finals for their first time or their last, they might be feeling a significant amount of stress. It is no secret that finals can feel daunting. They are the closing chapter of a semester of hard work and often determine what the final grade will be. Because every teen’s needs are different, it is important to understand what kind of support will help them the most during this challenging time.

The holidays often center around hours in the kitchen creating large meals and special desserts with family and friends. In many cultures, food plays an important role in holiday traditions and  celebrations. Yet, it is also quite common for negative or anxious thoughts about eating to surface—especially during this food-focused time of year.

It’s more common than we might think: when you’re struggling, hurting, overwhelmed, or just exhausted, and then a voice in the back of your head says something like, “Other people have it worse” or “You shouldn’t feel this way.”

When your child is struggling, it hits differently. You feel it in your chest. You question yourself. You want to fix it (probably yesterday). But parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and sometimes kids need support beyond what even the most loving home can provide. That’s where child therapy comes in.

It’s that time of year again! College applications are underway, and highschoolers everywhere are preparing essays, asking for recommendations, and figuring out their next steps. For parents, this can be challenging. You want to encourage your teen to do their best, but you also don’t want to overwhelm them. Often, the pressure that parents put on their teens is well-intentioned. However, sometimes extra pressure can be confusing, overwhelming, and create tension between a pa

After school, kids fill their time in many different ways. Some jump right into homework, others participate in clubs or sports, and many unwind by playing video games or watching their favorite shows. In some families, chores are a part of their kid’s daily routine. So, what is the best way for kids to spend their time after school? In this blog post, I will be discussing my opinions on chores for children including: pros and cons, appropriate chores, how to reinforce comple

Flexible thinking is an important skill for everyone and something we can all practice each day. Being a good flexible thinker means we can manage the inevitable challenges we face with greater ease and less emotional strife.

While there are books out there on how to handle certain situations, there really is no step-by-step guidebook to parenting, especially when it comes to teenagers. Everyone is experiencing both the positives and negatives and wondering if they are doing it “right.”