If you have experienced trauma, it can influence your parenting in ways you may not be conscious of. This is because trauma is not stored in the same way non-traumatic memories are—trauma may be completely buried or often presenting itself in uncomfortable fragments...
TRAUMA. Trauma is a big word. Along with any number of emotions, trauma can leave us with unwelcome feelings including overwhelm, fear, reactivity, anger, confusion, sadness and even numbness. Generally speaking, most of us experience at least one trauma at some...
The beginning of the school year is nearly upon us. For many kids, the hustle and bustle of assembling the right school supplies, meeting new teachers and sharing stories of summer vacations brings excitement and anticipation of a fresh start, and a renewed sense of...
As the summer winds down, and children head back to school, you might be struggling to re-establish healthy routines and structure. COVID certainly added a layer of complexity this past year. If you are one of those parents, looking for guidance on where to begin,...
I have navigated back-to-school for 15 years – 12 of those have been as a single mom. With every school year that has passed, I have learned and grown just as much as my 3 kids. Each year and childhood phase presented me with challenges: some proud moments and...
