COVID-19 is a Coronavirus (there are several types of Coronavirus) that is currently spreading across the world. According to the World...

We all know, when our kids are very little, that maintaining naps and keeping a snack station in our diaper bag is critical to our kids'...

This has been a subject for discussion for me lately. The scenario goes like this: a parent calls me because their child is defiant or...

February 2nd through 8th is Play Therapy Week. The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national organization (to which I belong) that...

A huuuuuuge research study (like 17,000 participants) was conducted in the mid-nineties in California. The researchers were trying to...

This past weekend I went to a local park for some much-needed personal nature therapy. As I came around a corner of the nature center...

Many of the families with whom I work struggle with identifying feelings. Unless you were raised by a therapist 😉, chances are good that...

Every year during the holiday break from school, I take some time off. I see some families, especially those who have a more difficult...

There is a whole lot of advice floating around about when you need to start therapy. It's almost like people throw out "get a therapist"...

The short answer is: no. But, the long answer is a bit more complicated and I think families who are considering work with a therapist,...

I recently stumbled onto the factoid that most, if not all, of the kids I see are gifted or high-achieving. If they are younger, they are...

I spent the Thanksgiving week with my family. My kids were off of school and there was a big Thanksgiving dinner to be made. I did not...

Thanksgiving is approaching. Whether you are cooking the bird yourself or visiting a place where a bird will be cooked, the subtle...

Disney+ is a new streaming service that offers all the excitement of Disney's productions in one place. I have been hearing from families...

I sent my kid to school in PJs. For those of you who have elementary-aged kids, you know this is not unusual. Heck, I feel like we've had...

This is our Moms Group. It is freakin' awesome. But, a lot of Moms had to miss because of scheduling drama. So, we changed the day and...

Yesterday, like many others in the country, I took the day off. I spent the day with my family and we piddled around and we talked about...

Today, I found myself feeling anxious. This is typically a foreign feeling for me. I'm usually more prone to sadness. So, I noticed it....

I am so. grateful. that Halloween week is over. Last week, my kids dressed up on at least three occasions and participated in two parties...

The news has recently focused on a custody battle in Texas between a Mom and Dad with a son who was reportedly diagnosed with Gender...