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Maintaining Structure in the Summer
School is out! Children look forward to summer all year. Kids are super excited to be free of responsibility, escape homework, and...

Jessica Califf, LMFT


Why We Have Mom Guilt And What To Do About It
I was struggling to talk about mom guilt without using the term “mom guilt”, because it seems like a popular term that gets thrown around a

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


How can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
Stress can be defined as a common reaction to an everyday pressure and or change....

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC


3 Things You Didn’t Know About Parent Coaching
Parenting is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding jobs ever! If you’re struggling with your role or confidence as a parent...

Jessica Califf, LMFT


5 Practical Tips For Working Moms
Moms are master multitaskers. We wear 100 hats and are constantly balancing the mental, physical and emotional load...

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


Struggling with Anxiety or Depression During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest time of a woman’s life! Contrary to what most people believe or portray, pregnancy can bring....

Kacee Tannenbaum, LCSW


How to Make the Transition From 1 to 2 Kids Easier On Families
As a maternal mental health counselor working with moms, I hear a lot of moms expressing anxiety over the decision to expand from 1 to 2...

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


5 Ways to Survive the Summer with Kids
We are almost halfway through the summer, and I know many parents are struggling with keeping sane until school starts, me being one of...

Jessica Jefferson, LMFT


Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Children
You might be wondering about EMDR therapy and how it can help your child overcome negative thoughts or feelings related to Trauma...

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC


The Price Teens are Paying for Today's High Academic Expectations
Unfortunately, it is no secret that parents feel teens today have less motivation and struggle to focus on their academics...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


3 Signs You May Need Parent Coaching
Parenting is challenging. Whether you are a new or experienced parent, each day brings something new.

Jessica Califf, LMFT


Mommy Burnout: Can Therapy Help?
Mommy burnout impairs your overall emotional and social functioning as well as the ability to care for yourself and your family.

Kacee Tannenbaum, LCSW


4 Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD
Setting an expectation as to what a child “should” be doing is a parent's first step down an unsettling path, especially when it comes to...

Jessica Califf, LMFT


4 Tips to Minimize My Child’s Tantrums
This article is way too good to be true? You may be right! However, a tantrum is a NORMAL and EXPECTED part of toddlerhood.

Jessica Califf, LMFT


A Guide to Overcoming Mom Guilt
Mom guilt can be temporary or it can be long-term. Some moms feel that they are carrying around a big weight on their chest, shoulders...

Kacee Tannenbaum, LCSW
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