I’m a self-improvement junkie. There, I said it. Taking ownership feels good. I don’t share this fact about me with anyone I know. It’s my dirty little secret. My YouTube watching history contains personal development videos, meditation I never do, diet and exercise advice, and tarot card readings. One thing I am trying to get better […]
Anxiety in School: How to help your child cope
As the dust settled from the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, we quickly saw a spike in anxiety and depression among the world’s youth. The Center for Disease Control surveyed over 200,000 students from 20 states in the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES). The participants revealed that anxiety in school and depression are the most […]
How to Get Your Kids to Help Out More at Home
I have three kids. Each has their own personality and way of pitching around the house. I have learned to be creative and flexible to get my kids to help out more at home. In the past, I was expected to do all the cleaning and cooking, even though I had a full-time job and […]
Middle School: Important Info Every Parent Needs To Know
The American Middle School is a unique cultural experience for adolescents. If your child’s school district is structured so that they will attend a Middle School (typically a building housing 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students), there are some things you should know. I was a middle school counselor for eight years and am currently the […]
How to Overcome a Personal Crisis
I’m not trying to be click-baiting or fear-mongering, but inevitably, in life, you will face a personal crisis or two. The crisis may pop up not due to any fault of your own. Nevertheless, it is your steaming pile of crap to deal with. At times like these, knowing who to turn to or where […]
Is TikTok Safe For Your Kids? Advice from a counselor
If you are a parent, the day will come when your child will start asking for a phone, tablet, and the inevitable Social Media account. Like it or not, what was once just fun posting pictures on your Facebook or MySpace is now a significant part of teen culture. But how do those of us […]
How To Support Your Kids In Five Simple Sentences
I take no job or role in my life more seriously than being a mom. Moms everywhere want to give their children the knowledge and understanding they need to succeed. While no secret formula will work for every child, I have found five statements I make to my children regularly that reinforce everything I want […]
How to achieve your dreams: It Isn’t About Motivation
Human beings are wired to move forward instead of remaining static. Change is a constant in life, and that change can be something you work toward or is forced upon you. Whether you have obstacles to overcome or are unsure how to achieve your dreams, getting to that next level or accomplishment takes much more […]
From Supermom to Super Calm: How to defeat Parental Burnout
If you’ve ever felt overstressed and overwhelmed by trying to keep up with your kids’ schedules, you may be experiencing parental burnout. As a single mom of three active kids, I sometimes feel like being a stressed mom is just a way of life. You are not alone. The bad news is that many stressed […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Losing in Sports
As parents, we want what is best for our children. Many parents enroll their children in sports hoping it will add to their child’s happiness. Playing organized sports teaches them valuable lessons. One main lesson from playing competitive sports is how to cope with losing. Even if you were once a young athlete, you might […]