Parenting is one of the most challenging roles anyone can take on. When your child throws a tantrum, talks back, or is on your last nerve, staying calm and supportive can feel nearly impossible. Sometimes, these moments trigger deep emotional reactions that seem out of proportion. This may be happening if you have unresolved trauma from your own past that influences how you respond to your child. Children’s behavior often reflects parts of ourselves that we haven’t fully healed. When your...

Summer break is here, and if you're anything like me, you may already be wondering how you're going to keep your school-aged kids entertained, fed, active, and off screens all day long—without completely losing your mind in the process. The structure of the school year disappears overnight, and suddenly you're hearing "Mom, I'm bored..." before you've even finished your coffee. Sound familiar? As a therapist and a mom, I know the mental load of motherhood doesn't magically take a vacation...

Navigating the Busy season of the Year The moment the “ber” months roll in, life seems to speed up. Suddenly, our lists get longer, our calendars fill faster, and our to-dos multiply overnight. Don't get me wrong; I get giddy with excitement for all the fun to come. But it can feel like a lot. By October, the weight really starts to pile on—at least for me. There are birthday parties to plan, Halloween costumes to pull together, school photos and permission slips to remember, online orders...