Expressions of Care for Children: The Wisdom of Mr. Fred Rogers
In times of turmoil, I seek the wisdom of those who speak words of genuine hope. Hope for a world where love is at the center of all we do, with people making real efforts to express that love without discrimination. Pipe dream or not, humanity cannot hope to progress...
Giving Birth by Cesarean: Honoring the Experience
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT This is topic that is very near and dear to my heart. Pregnancy and birth have many mentionable aspects, but the specific part I want to focus on is the importance of the language we use surrounding cesarean birth. When women give birth by...
Engaging Imaginative Play for Children
Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFT Imaginative play is so fun and helpful for children in many different ways. However, parents are oftentimes at a loss as to how to encourage this, especially with screen time being so enticing to children. Here are some benefits to imaginative...
Learning How to Play Again: Forming Meaningful Bonds With Your Children
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT Believe it or not, some many parents find it difficult to think of what to do when trying to play with their child. When our children are infants we do things like cuddle, make faces, read books, or let them crawl on and around us. Whereas many...