Therapy Greatest Hits #2: Screen Time Basics [Podcast Episode]

Let’s talk through some screen time basics!  Screen time expectations are one of those topics I do psycho-education on with pretty much everyone who walks through my door. It’s a topic that comes up in every family and that can be tricky for a lot of us. As parents,...

Darn Good Parenting Advice From Waki Wynn – Part 1 [Podcast Episode]

Today, we released one of those episodes that is full of gems of knowledge and truth bombs for ALL parents out there. My conversation with Waki Wynn, in which he shares some incredible parenting advice, is truly one of my favorite conversations ever. We started our...

Getting The Most Out Of Summer League Swimming For Your Family [Podcast Episode]

You all, in just five days, Summer League Swimming season is starting across Virginia and I’m so excited – and not just for myself. The swim team is the most fruitful experience of social and emotional growth for my children I could wish for. If you’re in a spot where...

How Do We Help Our Kids Feel Safe in a World That Feels Increasingly Unsafe? [Podcast Episode]

Parents across the United States are struggling with the question, “How do we help our kids feel safe when we worry we are living in an increasingly unsafe world?” It’s a hard and sad question; one that many Americans have never had to face. In this episode, recorded...

Managing Perfectionism and Pressure in High-Achieving Teens [Podcast Episode]

Do you have a high-achieving teen at home? They’re the teens that stay up late at night, working insanely long hours on homework. They get upset when they don’t get straight A’s. The ones having difficulty falling asleep because they’re always worrying. Waking up...

Why Does Parenting Feel So Hard Right Now? [Podcast Episode]

Collectively, we’re coming out of an extremely hard, even traumatic time. We couldn’t wait for life to go ‘back to normal’ but instead of easily sliding back into that ‘normal life’, many of us are struggling. We think we know what we should be doing and how we should...