Navigating The Holidays With Two Households
Navigating the holidays through or after a divorce can be stressful for parents and children alike. If this is your first holiday season following a separation or divorce, you may
Coping With Loss During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are a time of joy and excitement. It is a time when we come together and enjoy home-cooked dinners, attend parties, and share presents with one anot
The Power Of Gratitude
November is here and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! At the core of this much-loved holiday is the concept of gratitude. For many people, it is only at Thanksgi
The Psychology of Fear
As Halloween approaches, our entertainment becomes filled with advertisements for frightening films and attractions, from scary movies to haunted houses. While some people are quic
Achieving A Positive Parent-Child Relationship
Children have an innate need to be heard, understood, and to feel seen. This is especially true when it comes to the most significant people in their lives, their parental figures.
How To Effectively Use Breath To Self-Regulate
In my previous blog I discussed the importance of regulating our breath in times of stress. When we are faced with stressful situations, our breathing becomes stressed too and we a
Why Is It Important To Control Our Breath In Times of Stress?
In times of stress, worry, and fear we tend to either speed up or hold our breath. This stress response happens automatically due to our innate fight, flight, or freeze response. D
How To Help Your Child Cope With Back To School Anxiety
For many children, going back to school is an exciting time. However, as with any transition or change, it can also be a time when children feel anxious or nervous about heading in
How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome
The end of summer is near and for some parents that means it’s time to say goodbye to their child as he/she embarks on the next chapter in his/her life; whether that b
How To Make Long-Distance Relationships Work
Long-distance relationships can be extremely difficult. However, through patience and perseverance, you can make it work. In any successful relationship, especially when both part