Sushi Frausto, MA (LMFT 101031) The time has arrived. Kids are returning to school. They should be happy and relieved right? Well, not quite yet. Many kids are finding the return to […]
Angela Youngs, PsyD Teach hunger/fullness cues.Throughout the day, especially during meal and snack times, prompt your children to check in with their bodies. Are they hungry? How do they know? […]
by Angela Youngs, Psy. D. What happens during sleep? When we sleep, our bodies are doing more than simply taking a break from the world. Sleep is a critical part […]
By Sushi Frausto, M.A. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #101031) During this time of at-home learning, parents supporting children with ADHD may struggle to keep up with their kids’ energy […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. “Don’t trust your fears. They don’t know how strong you really are.” ~ Dr. Kate Truitt Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who […]
By Paige Howard, MS, AMFT, APCC and Sushi Frausto, LMFT When in Doubt, Let Them Play It Out! Play is a safe and familiar way kids communicate what they’re thinking […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere….– Jennifer Paine Welwood As I reflect on what Mental Health Awareness Month means in this COVID-19 year, […]
by Melissa J.Johnson, Ph.D. “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” ~Mary Anne Radmacher […]
By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Boredom is a natural, common, and unavoidable feeling. Throughout life, we will all be faced with moments of complete and utter boredom. Children may experience boredom as […]
By our Family Therapy and Parent Coaching Team “If only there was a universal rule book I could follow!” So often we hear this wish from parents. Expecting the Unexpected Parenting […]