Summer is a time that so many of us look forward to, as it offers us opportunities to do things that are not always accessible during other parts of the year. School is out, trips are planned, and the sun is inviting us to spend as much time outside as possible! But...
Starting your first 9-to-5 job after college? Welcome to the professional world! Adjusting to early mornings and packed schedules can be challenging after the freedom of summer, but don’t worry – this season can still be fantastic, even with your new...
A&C Family Therapy worked with Matt at The Second Row to help with the rebrand from Virginia Family Therapy to Active and Connected Family Therapy. Matt was such a joy to work with and I am so glad he gave me the opportunity to talk about how he helped us! Read...
Let’s teach our kids the power of small talk! Let’s teach our kids the power of small talk! Research shows that good-old fashioned chatting and a brief moment of connection with people we don’t know well releases oxytocin and dopamine – our body’s feel good...
Halloween is almost here, which means that many parents’ minds are racing about the joy and sadness that the holidays can bring. My sweet husband will attest that I think about holidays and traditions A LOT and here are some themes I’ve noticed coming up: The...
You all… it is September 25th and I need a vacation. My kids have been in school for four weeks and I’m already missing field trip permission slips, have overdrawn the kids’ lunch accounts (and have no idea what the password is), and am *kind of* tired of soccer...
