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Dr. Austin Shugart
3 days ago
Executive & Family Man: A Guide for Men Balancing Both
As a therapist, I often see men who work in high level and high stress leadership positions in their career. Executive and leadership...
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Kim Schmidt
Dec 10, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Nov 4, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Sep 21, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Sep 10, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Jul 31, 2024
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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Gloria Huang
Jul 17, 2024
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, 2024
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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Gloria Huang
May 14, 2024
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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Kim Schmidt
May 9, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
May 6, 2024
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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Gloria Huang
Mar 21, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Mar 6, 2024
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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Jennifer Wilmoth
Jan 5, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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