

The Las Vegas Shooting: A Lesson for Compassion at Home
The massive shooting in Las Vegas has us all asking the same question: why? We wanted to believe it would never happen again after...


Are we risking our child’s safety by prioritizing privacy?
Teaching your children to honor privacy leads to healthy boundaries, trust, and respect. The majority of parents begin early by...

Keep Calm and Survive
My first memory of being afraid was when I was about four years old. There was a tornado passing over my town, but it wasn’t the storm...


Back to School Without Separation Anxiety
Beginning school is a time of excitement and anxiety for children; for parents, it can bring worry and concern about their little ones....


Exchanging Post-Vacation Blues for an Improved Everyday Life
You just got back from your summer vacation and now it’s time to go back to “real life.” Post-summer vacation blues are a real thing. The...


Surviving the Summer Slump
If you feel stuck in a summer slump, you’re not alone. The kids are out of school, programs have summer hours, and friends and coworkers...


Suffocating from Togetherness
You go to work, you come home, and then you’re surrounded by kids. Your partner then comes home, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. If...


4 Things Kids Need to Hear from Dad
Dads are so important in their child’s life. One of the biggest emotional losses for a child regardless of age is the loss of their dad....


Can your sex life survive the summer?
The summer may mean more relaxed schedules for kids, but for parents it means the kids are around 24/7. If you’re like many parents, you...


Feel Beautiful This Mother’s Day
The day after Easter I took a break and went to Ecuador. I had always wanted to see the Galapagos, and it coordinated with a meeting my...