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...
We all know there is a mental health crisis out there. We have real numbers that highlight elevated rates of anxiety and depression for kids, teenagers, people of color, men, working mothers. The numbers tell the story. The percentages, increases, and statistical...
We’re about a month into being back to school and here’s what’s been coming up for me: homework issues. I was a bit hesitant about releasing an episode on this topic because to be fair, it sounds boring. But I know I’m not the only one struggling with this right now!...
Hi everyone! This has been one of the harder transitions to school for my sweet kids. Luckily, I work with some pretty bright people who offer me perspective and remind me I’m not alone. Here are some of the nuggets that I have found helpful: 1. Starting a new...
As high-achieving moms, we’re living hectic lives, reacting to every trigger, thought, text message, and notification. How can we be more intentional about our lives and start the school year with presence? My own initial thought is, “I don’t have time for that” and...