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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...
Let It Go: What Yoga, Disney, and My Son Taught Me About Surrender
Something I’ve been noticing lately—both in myself and in sessions—is how hard it can be to let something go. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a comment that landed wrong, or the quiet pressure to...
“Is This Sustainable?”: Loving Someone Who Can’t Handle Feedback
Loving someone who can’t handle feedback can be exhausting. Lately, I’ve been hearing the same question in different forms: “Am I asking for too much?” “Why does it always turn into a fight when I...
How to Know It’s Time to Start Therapy
A gentle guide for when you’re unsure, stuck, or quietly struggling You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. In fact, many people begin simply because something feels “off.” Maybe life looks...
The Liking Gap: Why People Like You More Than You Think
Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you said the wrong thing—or worse, if the other person didn’t like you at all? You’re not alone. This is such a common experience...
Navigating Holiday Travel: How to Keep Your Sanity & Your Savings
The holiday season is synonymous with joy, family gatherings, and, for many, the challenges of holiday travel. Reuniting with loved ones is heartwarming, but the planning and logistics of travel can...
Understanding Deflection: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Deal With It in Relationships
Have you ever tried to bring up something important in a conversation—only to end up defending yourself instead? Maybe you were trying to express a need or a concern, but the person you were talking...