It’s Time to have “The Talk” with your Kids

Parenting in 2020.  None of us saw this coming.  Yet here we are.  With so much going virtual, new challenges and opportunities will certainly arise and have already, and with them are some of the same dangers that have been present for a while.  I’m talking about something all of us parents probably know about,…

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How Can We Practice Self-Care During a Pandemic?

This pandemic has been very stressful for many people for a myriad of reasons, parents included. As a mother myself, with four kids ranging from a newborn to 12-years-old, I have found myself struggling more than any other time in my life with self-care. I have been multi-tasking homeschooling three kids, caring for a baby,…

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A Guide to Grief and Loss

If you have experienced loss, you may have asked yourself, “How am I supposed to move forward?” You have likely experienced the painful reaction of grief. Grief can be explained as a gradual undoing of the psychological ties that bound you to your loved one. While losses can be diverse in nature and severity, this…

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COVID-19 and Our Feelings

Oblivious (ə-ˈbli-vē-əs): 1 – lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention 2 – lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness In my daily conversations, I am often reminded that most of us are dangerously unaware of our thoughts and feelings. Although our post-modern lifestyles afford us a wealth of knowledge and personal activities, these often serve only…

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