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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety During COVID-19
The list of worries for families during this pandemic can feel overwhelming and preoccupy our thoughts. Do you know if these worries are impacting your kids? I would like to…
Caring for the Little Ones Among Us
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin Have you ever found yourself repeatedly telling your child to complete a…
Managing COVID-19: Tips for Families with Children/Teens
Prior to social distancing, it was easier for families to overlook each other’s anxiety. Enter COVID-19: the virus that the entire world is talking about and fighting against. When news…
The Unspoken Loss of Adoption’s Happy Endings
Recently, I was asked to write a blog article for the Cherry Hill Counseling website. The topic? Adoption. Makes sense. That’s my area of expertise. The families and individuals touched…
In Search of Home: Caring for Third Culture Kids
Can you remember the first time you flew? Perhaps it was with great excitement or maybe even some trepidation. But for some who grew up as third culture kids, the…