It goes without saying but, the world has changed. Children are now summering in a pandemic. What used to be endless days at the pool,...

In the time of COVID-19, it is easy to feel like everything is more intense, like the volume has been turned up on every challenging...

“The heart has it’s reasons of which reason knows nothing” - Blaise Pascal In a time where we are trusting intuition more and more as an...

As a play therapist, I get to witness firsthand the incredible benefits of play. Not only is play a form of connection between the child...

We’ve all experienced the deep shame and sadness associated with feeling not good enough. When applying for a job we really want, but not...

When I was younger, something my Dad always told me was to “expect the worst, and hope for the best,” in effort to tame my expectations....

Many parents fear that by setting firm and clear boundaries with their children that they will disrupt the positive, loving relationship...

“Every minute of every day, your body is physically reacting, literally changing, in response to the thoughts that run through your...

Last month, I spent some time with family, my niece in particular. Her mom was concerned about some new “friends” that have made a recent...

Most of us, to some degree, have put ourselves in the position where we are completing a deadline at the last minute. If you are a...