Are you worried about your teenager?

Are you worried about your teenager?

Are you worried about your teenager? You are not alone. Parenting teenagers is not easy. The changes that are going on in their brains can be a challenge to navigate. Recently, you’ve likely seen some news articles about the declining mental health of teenagers....
How To Talk To Kids About School Shootings

How To Talk To Kids About School Shootings

That I am writing this has me verging on tears. “How to talk to kids about school shootings” are words that should never need to be said. And yet here we are.. This question came up often this week. The first question is: should I talk to them? If you’ve worked with...
Why Can’t I Move On?

Why Can’t I Move On?

Recently, a theme appeared in my office. “Everyone is telling me I need to move on. “ “They want me to get over it.” “I feel bad talking about it anymore with my friends.” “I feel like I’m supposed to just let it go and act like it didn’t even happen and I can’t do...
What Stories Do You Tell Yourself?

What Stories Do You Tell Yourself?

The stories we tell ourselves are powerful. Go for a walk. If you think about how nobody cleans up after their dogs, you will see dog poop everywhere you go. Conversely, if you think about how friendly and kind your neighbors are, you will be greeted with smiles and...