It’s Time to Redefine Happiness for Children in 2022

Every time I see an email headline with “Happy New Year!” from the newsletters I subscribe to it falls flat. Who is truly happy after what has transpired over the last year? “Happy New Year” seems like a tall order right now, and I think it’s beneficial to accept and

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How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings

Today I was interviewed by Your Teen For Parents Media about how to talk to our children about school shootings. It was a timely conversation due to the mass threats that circulated last night on social media across the United States. These are scary times to be living in, and

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Best Gifts for Tweens in 2021 for Social-Emotional Development

Choosing a special gift for a tween can be challenging if you aren’t paying close attention. Tweens develop emotionally and physically at different rates, and this can make it tricky when finding the perfect gift. Not only that, but the pandemic has unleashed an avalanche of mental health trouble to

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What to Do When You Disagree About Vaccinating Your Children

I had the tremendous honor of being published this week in Forbes Magazine regarding how to handle family disputes about vaccinating our children. In the article I shared communication skills for parents to find common ground whether they are married, separated, or divorced. The article dives into what you can

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Overcoming Trauma & Helping Children Cope with the Pandemic

Have you noticed a change in your child’s behavior recently? Due to the ongoing stress of the pandemic, and the civil unrest in our country, children’s mental health problems are skyrocketing. Although the evidence is not clear yet, it appears that suicidal events are on the rise for youth since

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