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Embrace Wellness and Adventure in Chicago’s Summer
As the city of Chicago welcomes the warmth of summer, there’s no better time to step outside and embrace the outdoors! Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, immersing yourself in...
Learning to Trust Your Internal Cues Instead of Over-Explaining
Something I have been noticing lately, both in the therapy room and in everyday conversations, is how quickly people move to explain themselves. Not because they are unclear, but because they feel...
It’s Not About the Tag: What Your Child’s Sensory Sensitivities Are Really Telling You
Understanding Sensory Sensitivities in Children Something I’ve been noticing—both in the therapy room and in my own home—is how often the smallest things set off the biggest reactions. A tag in a...
Why Rest Feels Hard — And What To Do About It
For something that sounds so simple, rest can be surprisingly complicated. We talk about burnout. We crave slower days. We dream about weekends with no plans. But when the opportunity to rest...
Parenting with Self-Compassion
What if the “too much” moments are actually your greatest strengths? There’s a moment I think about often. It was a regular school morning. My son had said, quietly and sweetly, that he would miss...
Letting Go or Holding On? Deciding What to Do with Your Wedding Ring After Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of the most profound experiences a person can endure. The grieving process is deeply personal, and among the many emotional challenges that arise, one question many widows and...
Why a Tantrum Isn’t a Teaching Moment: Helping Kids (and Parents) Move Through Big Feelings
You’re in the middle of Target. Your child is on the floor. And all eyes are on you. They’re crying, yelling, melting down—and your first instinct might be to explain, to correct, to calm them down...
Holiday Hustle Is Real: How to Slow Down and Stay Present This Season
This time of year can feel like a blur. One moment you’re lighting a candle or trimming the tree—and the next you’re swept up in the holiday hustle, racing to find a last-minute gift, coordinate...
What a Gift It Is: Finding Meaning in the Moments That Drain Us
The holiday season brings a rush of emotion—joy, nostalgia, anxiety, gratitude, exhaustion. It can be hard to make space for all of it. And even harder to hold perspective when we’re running on...