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Highly Sensitive People: The Superpower Trait

I was recently interviewed for an article on Highly Sensitive People (HSP) . The amount of feedback was surprising at first. Many people reached out to tell me their experiences with HSP, either with themselves or their family. I then realized with about 20 percent of the population being a HSP, there is no wonder the impact the article had on others.

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Why Are Social Skills Important For Children?

Did you know that children start learning social skills from the time they are born?  They learn to interact with their caregivers with eye contact or facial expressions.  Children will continue to learn age appropriate social skills as they grow and develop, however; if a child is diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, or autism for example, this can be more challenging to develop on their own. 

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39 Journal Prompts to Practice Gratitude, Mindfulness, and Positive Thinking this Holiday Season

It happens every year.  One day I am holding on to the very last piece of summer and the next I am tripping over the unavoidable holiday decorations in Target wondering if I am already late on buying Christmas presents. 

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Summer Activities

Hey it’s Brittany with #weekendvibes!  School is out, temperatures are rising and vacation vibes are all around!  Summer is officially here, and there are a number of activities to do in our beautiful city.  Discovery green is a free option, that offers different things to do for all ages. 

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­Gottman: Date 6

This week we are on to date number six: fun and adventure!  The Gottmans’ and Abrams’ discuss the vital importance play has in a relationship, stating that couples who play together, stay together.  And, play is not just for children – our sense of adventure and need for play, never goes away.  This date focuses on gaining a better understanding of what play means for your partner and what the two of you might enjoy doing together.  Questions to discuss on this date might be:  When was the last time you felt excited or curious while you were with your partner? 

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