Being a dad is hard. Even as many parts of fatherhood can be fulfilling, energizing, and inspiring, it’s also really hard. Dads can constantly feel like they must be “on” all the time. This ever-present sense of pressure to perform across multiple responsibilities is...
As hard as we try to protect our children from trauma, we are frequently unable to foresee or prevent our children from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event(s). What we can do in the critical moments after learning about the trauma can help to reduce...
The Parenting with Littles Group is a great fit for mothers of young kids who no longer consider themselves postpartum. This is a therapy group for women looking for support as they enter into the next phase of motherhood. This will allow you to learn more as your...
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is an evidence-based practice initially developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987 as an intervention to overcome the psychologically devastating effects of trauma. EMDR with kids follows the same 8-phase...
Hannah Pitts is a social worker and registered play therapist with years of experience. She specializes in working with children and families. One of her favorite things about working with kids is empowering parents to be involved in their child’s growth. Her secret...
A new baby completely changes the dynamic of a family. If there are already children in the family, that can mean a promotion from only child to big brother or sister, and managing feelings around that is at least as important as investing in a double stroller or...