“Mom, That’s Not Helpful”
A Story of Real-Life Parenting, Repair, and Growing Together Jennifer’s Perspective It wasn’t the first time I had been at odds with my teenage son—and it wouldn’t be the last.…
Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders: Navigating the Challenges of this Hidden Pain
As the year rolls around, so does the time for your annual gynecologist visit—a visit many women approach with apprehension. For you, each internal exam brings not only physical pain…
Parenting: The Journey of Ups, Downs, Twists, and Turns
Where does one begin to talk about the ups, downs, twists, and turns that come with parenting? Perhaps it starts from the day you find out you’re going to become…
Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
The holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for those experiencing grief and loss. Whether it's the pain of missing a loved one,…
Embracing Change: Navigating Divorce and Remarriage with Children
In life's twists and turns, we sometimes face complex crossroads like divorce and remarriage. Amidst these changes, your children's well-being matters most. Let's journey together to discover how to navigate…
Are You Ready for an Empty Nest?
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors of our lives. As a mom myself, I understand the feelings of excitement watching them grow and develop into…
The Many Faces of Loss
When a person considers the concepts of grief and loss their thoughts may immediately turn towards death and dying. As deeply painful, traumatic, and overwhelming as that type of loss…
Self-Compassion: A Key to Thriving in Your 20’s
Emerging adulthood is a time for reflection and self-discovery, which some might expect to have already accomplished as an adolescent. But, young adults are still in the thick of navigating…