“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.…
Just Planted: 5 Aspects of Growth
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” There are times in life when it feels as though we’re swimming…
Eat for Inner Ease: How Methylation-Friendly Foods Can Soothe Your Mind
These days, it can feel like the world is spinning at double speed, leaving us frazzled, uncertain, and—more often than we’d like—disconnected from that elusive sense of inner peace. Surprisingly,…
Tips for Managing Your Anxiety this Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner. Decorations, lights, and events are popping up everywhere, bringing a sense of wonder and joy. However, during this time of year, managing…
When Your Toddler Says “No”: Tips for Navigating the Challenging Toddler Years
Ah, the captivating stage of parenting where your toddler picks up the word "no" and uses it frequently. Navigating a toddler's constant self-assertion can often drain even the most patient…
Beyond Reality: Virtual Reality Therapy
Imagine standing in an airport terminal, your heart pounding, palms sweating, every noise amplified. But you're not actually at the airport; you're in the safety of a therapist's office, wearing…
Mental Health for Moms: Using Social Media Well
It is becoming almost cliche to acknowledge the fact that social media can negatively affect our mental health. We all seem to feel the negativity on some level and yet…
Mental Health Portrayals in Hollywood: Examining the Depiction of Mental Illness in Film and TV
Hollywood is renowned for its movies and TV shows. It has been the epitome of the entertainment industry for decades, offering the power to entertain, educate, reveal important truths, share…
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…
5 Self-Care Tips
Life sometimes demands much. Responsibilities like school, work, relationships, and parenting carry an urgency that often means they sit at the top of our list of priorities making little room…