Motherhood (and parenthood in general) is wonderful and one of the greatest blessings a couple can have, but at the same time, years of raising small humans will test our limits, patience and sanity like nothing else! We can talk about the experience of parenthood in theory all day long, but someone can never really […]
Keeping Social Media Usage In Check
Social media is here to stay in a big, BIG way. It can be so fun to keep in touch with friends and family through pictures and posts, but surfing Facebook or Instagram can also lead to dependence, anxiety, and even depression when we compare ourselves to others or seek constant validation through “likes” and […]
Talking To Your Teen About “13 Reasons Why”
The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” is all the rage these days; everyone seems intrigued by this show exploring the aftermath of a teenage girl’s suicide. Locally, at the end of this school year, there were several suicide attempts in the middle schools and high schools with these teens and tweens reporting that they had […]
How To Spring Clean Your Family Time
Spring is a time when we often tidy up our homes, but it can also be a great opportunity to evaluate our family life, reset priorities, start fresh, and toss out any emotional “junk” that we may be carrying. We can also “spring clean” our priorities with our family time as well. The weather is […]