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Navigating Relationships with Emotionally Immature Parents
“Their main sources of anxiety are feeling guilty when they displease others and the fear of being exposed as imposters. Their biggest relationship downfall is being overly self-sacrificing ... Read More
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Divorce and Children: Fostering Self-Love and Affirmations
Divorce can be a deeply challenging and emotional time for both parents and children. As a professional counselor, I understand the importance of ensuring that children feel loved, secure, ... Read More
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How Your Parental Expectations May Sabotage Your Relationship With Your Child
Close your eyes and think back to the day your child was born. Remember the moment your eyes locked with one another and the feeling of holding one of God’s greatest gifts for the ... Read More
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How to Navigate Two Different Parenting Styles
Parenting is difficult on its own, but when you and your partner, or co-parent, have different approaches to such an all-consuming role, frustration is likely to flair, impacting not only ... Read More
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Worried About Your Child or Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Right Now
I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, ... Read More
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Helping Your Child To Manage Frustration
Frustration. A feeling we often view as something to flee from! While frustration can be an uncomfortable feeling, it is also an important one. It can motivate us . . . to work harder, ... Read More
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Struggling With Crying During School Drop-off? You are not alone!
As a mother of three, I have had my fair share of at least one of my children not wanting to be dropped off at school. Every year, my youngest son decides he no longer wants to attend school. ... Read More
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How to Live After a Late-Term Pregnancy Loss
A Pain-filled Journey About a year ago I heard the words “I am so sorry; your son has passed”. I entered my 20-week scan to see my son’s measurements and growth. Upon looking at ... Read More
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When Should You Consider Child Therapy?
It can be tough to know when to consider therapy for your child, but some signs may indicate that professional help is needed. Here’s a closer look at child therapy, how it works, ... Read More
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How to Stop Anxiety from Destroying Relationships
There is an abundance of information about how anxiety impacts our health—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Anxiety can cause periods of panic, feelings of fear or overwhelm, ... Read More
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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
Is it Time to See a Therapist? Probably! It’s time to see a therapist. Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy — no matter the name it’s known by, ... Read More
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Recovering from a Traumatic Birth
Dealing with the Trauma of Giving Birth For many new mothers, giving birth is one of the most exciting times in life. After all, you’re bringing a new tiny human into the world — ... Read More