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Is Caffeine affecting Your Anxiety?
Sometimes we can have a love hate relationship with caffeine. The morning boost is great. It kicks our brains into high gear and puts us into a functioning state. But who among us hasn’t felt a little jittery or anxious, maybe even like your heart beating out of your...
What can You Do When Your Child is Mean to Others
If you've ever watched your child be unkind to another kid, you know that sinking feeling. You feel worried about the other child, embarrassed, and you are probably wondering where you went wrong as a parent. The good news is, this is incredibly common. And research...
Teaching Your Children Empathy
We spend so much time making sure our kids can tie their shoes, say "please" and "thank you," and get their homework done. But there's another skill that's just as important—maybe even more so—and that's empathy. You know, that ability to really understand what...
Teaching Your Kids to Navigate Social Media Safely
Let's face it – social media isn't going anywhere. So where does that leave us as parents? How do we navigate the mammoth challenge? Instead of trying to keep them away from these platforms indefinitely, we can help them develop the skills they need to use social...
Why Everyone Seems More Anxious These Days
Have you noticed that people around you seem more stressed and worried than they used to be? You're not imagining it. Research shows that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in recent years, affecting people of all ages across the globe. Here's what's really happening and...
Why Premarital Therapy Might Be Your Best Wedding Investment
If your relationship feels like it’s working, what would be the point of seeing a therapist? Premarital therapy isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about strengthening what's already good. Think of it as preventive care for your relationship, much like regular...
Understanding Infertility: You’re Not Alone
If you've been trying to conceive and haven't gotten pregnant yet, you might be wondering if you're dealing with infertility. First, know that you're not alone—millions of people face this challenge. Second, support and hope are available. What Is Infertility?...
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are and Why They Happen
As a therapist, a very common concern that I hear from clients is about unwanted, upsetting thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere. "Where did that thought come from?” people wonder. "Does this mean there is something wrong with me?" The anxiety these thoughts...
Managing Relationship Stress During Infertility
Infertility can affect more than your body, when you’re in the thick of it, you can feel like it seeps into every corner of your life, including your most intimate relationships. When your journey toward parenthood comes with the uncertainty of infertility, even the...
You’re a new Dad, now what?
Congratulations—you're a dad. That tiny human in your arms has just changed absolutely everything. If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and wondering if you’re cut out for this important and highly unfamiliar job--you're in good company. The Reality Check The first...
