The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and conflict which can have enormous impacts on...
When I was growing up, my family had traditions for each and every holiday. Easter morning always started with a search for jellybeans my parents had hidden around the house, Thanksgiving morning involved a rigorous hike (we needed to earn our turkey dinner!), and I...
In the interest of supporting a healthy, happy holiday season for families we are going to share some of our favorite family togetherness activities and tips for self care during the holidays. This time of year we are bombarded by images of happy families enjoying all...
Many people feel intimidated by the idea of adoption even if it is something they’d like to do. It makes sense, something about the process of adoption makes the idea that, “parenting is a wild endeavor” even more apparent. Questions like “Will we bond?”...
Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFTImaginative 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...
