An except from the book Through a Child's Eyes: A guide for parents Tucking a child into bed at night is a way to give a child security and love and to wish them a goodnight. The literal term tuck in would imply you physically secure them for bed, ensuring the sheets are tucked and …
I’m Calling You. Can’t You Hear Me?
Sometimes, I feel it is difficult to work with teens because they’re still a child but want some independence. They are at a point where they are developing individuality but still need and want their mom or dad. They have their own thoughts and opinions but are not sure how to respectfully voice them to …
The Power of Electronics
How to Unplug From Technology Twenty years ago, we did not have access to the technology we have today. Forty years ago, cable was beginning to be more popular, although it originated in the 1940’s and 1950’s in Arkansas, Oregon and Pennsylvania, according to the History of Cable-CCTA. I feel that this wave of technology …
April 19
It’s a full moon and it's glowing due to the cloudy sky. While I admire the beauty, my mind goes to a previous session I had with a client and I wonder if she is okay. It is amazing how many triggers go unnoticed in our daily routine. Something as simple as a full moon …
Jada’s Story
I have the opportunity to work with some pretty strong children who have been challenged with some tough situations early on in their lives. This is a story about a resilient girl who started life a little rough. She found out that I write about families and children on my blog and wanted me to …
Knowing When to Let go
How not to cut the cocoon I was on the phone with a friend of mine who was in the car on the way home with her kids. Once she parked in front of the house, she wanted to continue the conversation so she gave her two children the key to the house so they …
“Mom do you have a sec?”
I was meeting with a friend at Starbucks, and as most moms do, we were talking about our kids. She shared how sad she felt when her daughter was graduating high school because she realized that it was too late. I was confused by that statement, too late, but she continued to share that she …
