Building Mental Fitness in Teen Athletes: How to Help Teens Thrive Beyond Sports

Parents of teen athletes often walk a fine line between supporting ambition and protecting well-being. On the outside, these kids seem unstoppable: balancing practices, games, schoolwork, and friendships. But beneath the surface, many teen athletes are struggling with...

How Trying New Things in My 40S Changes My Life – With Cville Ten Miler Race Director, Karen Murray [Podcast Episode]

I have a confession to make. I’m feeling a bit midlife crisis-y and a little less engaged in and excited about things to do in my life. Having noticed this, I’m now leaning into trying out new things. Together with my amazing podcast guest today I’m talking about the...

Developing Community Abroad Or At Home With Jodi Harris, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

Being connected to those around us improves the physical and mental health of both us parents and our kids. But many parents lack this sense of community or feel like they have to work incredibly hard to develop one. This is especially true for folks who move around a...

Why Is It Important To Be Friends With People Of Different Ages? With Caroline & Sarah [Podcast Episode]

Let’s stick with the topic of relationships for a little longer! Today, Caroline and Sarah are joining me to talk about the value of developing intergenerational relationships: the relationships we develop with folks who are of different ages than us. In our culture,...

How to Make Friends as an Adult: Real-Life Tips That Work

Why does it feel so hard to make friends as an adult? When we were in college, friendships just happened. You’d bump into people in the dorms, meet friends of friends, or sit next to someone in class and instantly connect. But as adults? It’s a whole different story....

The Impact Of Community Trauma With Sarah Lewis [Podcast Episode]

We’re a few days out of the tragedy that occurred at UVA. Today on Active & Connected Families, we’re going to talk about how community trauma can trigger trauma from the past, whether this trauma is related to gun violence or something seemingly unrelated. I’m...