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Navigating adolescence is never easy. For tweens and teens, friendship conflicts, breakups, and social pressures can feel overwhelming. As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from pain, but experts like Jessica Lahey in The Gift of Failure and Lisa Damour in Untangled remind us that struggle is part of growth. The challenge for parents lies in knowing when to let kids work through difficulties on their own and when to step in with guidance.
Read MoreApologies are powerful. They can heal wounds, rebuild bridges, and soften hardened hearts. But not all apologies are created equal — and not every apology leads to reconciliation. Understanding the different types of apologies helps us navigate what forgiveness really means and why it doesn’t always restore a relationship to its original form.
Read MorePhysical intimacy is most rewarding when it’s pleasurable and also connecting, playful, and safe! One position that combines freshness with comfort is The Pretzel Dip. This side-angled, semi-upright position is excellent for couples who want to blend deep connection with creativity.
Read MoreFew life transitions feel as disorienting and painful as the end of a relationship. Whether it’s the loss of a long-term partner through divorce or the heartbreak of a breakup, endings shake the foundation of our daily lives. Routines shift, identities are questioned, and the future can suddenly feel uncertain.
Read MoreEvery child feels nervous or worried at times. A big test, a move, or meeting new friends can bring out butterflies in the stomach. But when worry becomes constant, intense, or interferes with daily life, it may be a sign of childhood anxiety.
Read MoreIt’s normal to worry about your health from time to time. A strange ache, a new symptom, or an upcoming medical test can create moments of uncertainty. For some, however, health-related worry becomes overwhelming, persistent, and life-disrupting. This is known as health anxiety.
Read MoreMidlife is often described as a season of transition—a time when many women juggle the demands of career, parenting (or even caregiving for aging parents), relationships, and personal goals. Alongside these responsibilities, women in their 40s and 50s often experience significant physical and hormonal changes that can impact both body and mind.
Read MoreThe start of the school year is an exciting time—but it can also be a challenging one, especially for children, teens, or adults navigating ADHD. New routines, transitions, and academic demands can magnify difficulties with executive functioning, emotional regulation, and focus. That’s why this season is the perfect time to seek support and clarity through a comprehensive ADHD evaluation and tailored services.
Read MoreWhen you or your child are struggling in school, at work, or in daily life, it can feel overwhelming not knowing why. Evaluations provide more than just a label or diagnosis—they offer insight into how a person thinks, learns, and processes information. They highlight strengths, identify areas of need, and create a clear roadmap for treatment, school planning, and personal growth.
Read MoreWelcoming a baby into the world is often portrayed as a purely joyful experience. But for many parents, the postpartum period is complicated. While there can be moments of love and wonder, there can also be exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and, in some cases, deep distress.
Read MoreIf you’re in your 40s or 50s and constantly exhausted, emotionally flatlined, or snapping at everyone in sight, you’re not broken—you might be burned out. And if you’re also navigating perimenopause or menopause, it can feel like the perfect (and perfectly unfair) storm.
Read MorePeriodically, I’ll share 3 episodes from a variety of my favorite shows; sometimes an episode is from a whole series that revolves around psychology or counseling, and sometimes it’s just a one-off mental health-focused episode in a series about something totally different! Either way, my sincere hope is that these stories can provide you with some mix of comfort, validation, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
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