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Book Review: Thriving with Adult ADHD Part 3
The final part! I promise that this is the last post in which I will be reviewing this book! In this blog post, I will be going over...
May 1, 20254 min read


2025 Goals and Resolutions: Checking in!
Well here we are, a quarter of the way through 2025- how did that happen? Earlier this year, I wrote a blog about making New Year’s...
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Difficult Conversations: Do’s & Don’ts
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had times where you’ve wondered how or even if you should share difficult news with your child. Or...
Apr 25, 20254 min read


The Art of Decision-Making
Making decisions is an essential part of being human. From what we eat for breakfast to life-altering choices like where to live or...
Apr 22, 20254 min read


Book Review: Thriving with Adult ADHD Part 2
Ready for part two? In this blog post, I will be going over additional thoughts that I had about the book Thriving with Adult ADHD:...
Apr 22, 20254 min read
The Benefits of Having a Third Location
In the modern world, where work and home life increasingly overlap, it can be difficult to carve out space for self-care, relaxation, and...
Apr 20, 20255 min read


Outgrowing Friendships: Why It’s Okay & How to Move On
Friendships, like most other aspects of life, evolve over time. The people we connect with at one stage of life may not always align with...
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Creating a Family Mission Statement to Strengthen Bonds
In today’s busy world, it’s very easy for families to get caught up in daily routines without pausing to reflect on what truly matters. A...
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Managing Peer Pressure as an Adult: Saying No Without Feeling Guilty
Peer pressure doesn’t magically disappear after middle school and high school, unfortunately. As adults, we still encounter subtle (or...
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Navigating Different Parenting Styles in a Relationship
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys a couple can embark on together. But what happens when you and your...
Mar 13, 20255 min read


My Experience as a Military Kid: What Helped Me
For this blog post, I want to share a more personal story. Many therapists choose to keep their personal life private, but I believe that...
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Book Review: Thriving with Adult ADHD
Hello everyone! For this blog post I will be sharing things that I highlighted in the book Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen...
Mar 7, 20254 min read


Comparison: Why it needs to go!
Okay, I’ll start by saying that not comparing ourselves to others is much easier said than done! But, it’s necessary! In a world full of...
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Calming the Storm: Helping Children Navigate Their Anger
Anger is a natural and healthy emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives, and children are no exception. However,...
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Balancing Rewards and Consequences: A Guide to Guiding Kids with Love and Limits
When it comes to children’s behavior, it can be difficult to determine the best approach to take. One of the most common tools parents...
Mar 1, 20255 min read


Building and Maintaining Healthy Friendships as an Adult
Making and maintaining friendships as an adult takes effort, more than when we were younger, but friendships are essential for our...
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Reel Emotions: How Movies Help Us Understand Feelings
Children of all ages experience big emotions. Understanding and expressing these feelings can be challenging for younger kids. Imagine...
Feb 13, 20254 min read


How to Create Healthy Boundaries with Colleagues Who Are Also Friends
Boundaries can be difficult to set with anyone, but setting them with people that you work with can be a challenge all in itself. While...
Feb 13, 20254 min read


Building Confidence from the Inside Out: Tackling Body Image Issues in Children and Teens
Body image refers to the way a person sees, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. This self-perception can either be...
Feb 11, 20255 min read


5 Communication Techniques Every Couple Should Know
Healthy and positive communication is the key to most healthy relationships. While there are going to be arguments and disagreements even...
Feb 10, 20256 min read


Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
Divorce is a challenging and emotional experience for all involved, and it’s particularly difficult for children as it represents a...
Feb 7, 20254 min read


A Therapist's Guide To Potty Training
Potty training is an important and crucial step that often needs to be accomplished before your child goes off to school. Though potty...
Feb 4, 20254 min read


What to Expect from a Client and a Therapist Relationship
A therapist and client relationship can be broad, but also straightforward. We are here for you and want to help guide you in this world...
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Social Media Detox: What I Learned & How You Can Too
I have taken two social media breaks over the last few months, the first break was for 60 days and I am currently one week into my second...
Jan 29, 20255 min read
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