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Navigating The Challenges of Blended Families During The Holidays

Kim Schmidt

Dec 10

Navigating The Challenges of Blended Families During The Holidays

The holidays are often a time for family, traditions, festivities, and reflection. It can also be a time of stress for many. The unique...

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Parenting in an Era of Instant Gratification

Jennifer Wilmoth

Nov 4

Parenting in an Era of Instant Gratification

In a world where a few taps can deliver food, entertainment, and answers in seconds, trying to teach our children the value of patience...

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Tips to Help Children Navigate Grief and Loss

Jennifer Wilmoth

Sep 21

Tips to Help Children Navigate Grief and Loss

Grief and loss can be a challenging and confusing experience for anyone, but for children, it can be especially difficult to navigate....

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Balancing Work and Family Life: Tips for Working Parents

Jennifer Wilmoth

Sep 10

Balancing Work and Family Life: Tips for Working Parents

Do you feel like you are rushing from one activity to another? You are not alone, a research study found that “most parents, including at...

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The Benefits of Understanding and Communicating Feelings

Jennifer Wilmoth

Jul 31

The Benefits of Understanding and Communicating Feelings

Warning: Spoiler Alerts! ⬇️ In our fast-paced world feelings can take a back seat. Parents and kids are often not really sure what to do...

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Tips for a Successful Family Dinner with Young Kids

Gloria Huang

Jul 17

Tips for a Successful Family Dinner with Young Kids

“Gross! I don’t want to eat that!” “Oops, I spilled the milk on the floor. Again.” “Is this over yet? Can I go now?” When your kids are...

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Jennifer Wilmoth

Jul 12

3 Benefits of Family Meals

Let’s face it, finding a time when the whole family can meet around a table for meals can be challenging especially with busy activity...

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Friendships During Motherhood: A Guide to Staying Connected

Gloria Huang

May 14

Friendships During Motherhood: A Guide to Staying Connected

When I first became a mother, I was immediately struck by how physically exhausting it was to care for a needy infant. As time went on, I...

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A Mother's Day Reflection: Discovering Beauty in Unexpected Places

Kim Schmidt

May 9

A Mother's Day Reflection: Discovering Beauty in Unexpected Places

As Mother's Day approaches, my mind drifts back to moments like these, moments where the chaos of daily life collides with unexpected...

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Benefits of Family Adventures: 3 Tips for Making Family Memories

Jennifer Wilmoth

May 6

Benefits of Family Adventures: 3 Tips for Making Family Memories

As the days are getting warmer our minds tend to drift to vacations and adventures. Imagine laughing around a campfire under a starry sky...

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Strengthening Your Parent-Child Connection Through Play

Gloria Huang

Mar 21

Strengthening Your Parent-Child Connection Through Play

“Can you play with me?” If you're like me, you may feel at a loss when your child asks you to play. Usually I would be elbow-deep in...

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Gaming Overload: Signs and Strategies to Help with Excessive Gaming

Jennifer Wilmoth

Mar 6

Gaming Overload: Signs and Strategies to Help with Excessive Gaming

In today’s interconnected world, gaming has become more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle for many. The allure of immersive virtual...

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Beyond Resolutions: Creating A Family Vision This Year

Jennifer Wilmoth

Jan 5

Beyond Resolutions: Creating A Family Vision This Year

As we step into a new year many people commonly think of resolutions and goals, but what if we took a different approach? Instead of...

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Brave Steps Forward: Conquering Separation Anxiety With Your Child

Lacadia Jones

Nov 15, 2023

Brave Steps Forward: Conquering Separation Anxiety With Your Child

Dealing with separation anxiety can be scary for kids, challenging for parents, and stressful for the whole family. It can be hard to...

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Understanding Secondary Trauma: How Media Coverage of Violence Affects Mental Health In Teens & Kids

Jennifer Wilmoth

Oct 13, 2023

Understanding Secondary Trauma: How Media Coverage of Violence Affects Mental Health In Teens & Kids

In today's digital age, children and teens have easy access to information and images from around the world. While this can be a valuable...

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Back to School: Helpful Ways to Support Your Teen

Dr. Austin Shugart

Aug 2, 2023

Back to School: Helpful Ways to Support Your Teen

It’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down. “Back to School” signs and commercials are being advertised. Schedules, routines,...

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Exploring Healthy Tech Use for Toddlers and Infants: Therapist Tips and Strategies

Jennifer Wilmoth

Jul 24, 2023

Exploring Healthy Tech Use for Toddlers and Infants: Therapist Tips and Strategies

In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives- where toddlers and infants are growing up in a world filled...

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Understanding Teens: Tips to Navigate The Complicated Teen Years

Jennifer Wilmoth

Jul 5, 2023

Understanding Teens: Tips to Navigate The Complicated Teen Years

Parenting can be complicated at times. Kids are ever changing and just when you think you have a handle on a stage they get older and...

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Modern Mom: Connected in a World of Busy

Jennifer Wilmoth

May 5, 2023

Modern Mom: Connected in a World of Busy

A mom’s world is often very busy with keeping up with the family schedule, daily routine of home and work, being the problem solver, and...

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Teen Parent Tips: Navigating the Independence Battle

Dr. Austin Shugart

Mar 29, 2023

Teen Parent Tips: Navigating the Independence Battle

If you have a teenager, more than likely at some point, they will come to you asking for more freedom to do things with just their...

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