Last week my family and I had the privilege of speaking, teaching, and serving at Delanco Camp in New Jersey. My husband was the speaker for the week and I taught two classes: one on communication skills, the other on anxiety. My 2 year old soaked up the attention, the high-fives, and the extra treats…
Category: Parenting
A Hard Day
The second Sunday of May can be hard for women (moms & non-moms alike) for several reasons. Maybe you struggle with infertility, have a bad relationship with your mother, or perhaps you’ve lost your mom. Or, maybe you desire children but haven’t yet found a partner. It’s important to not compare pain. Let’s acknowledge that…
Heal Chat Podcast: “It’s a Balancing Act”
Hey ladies, looking for a good podcast? HealChat is a podcast produced by two female therapists…and one of the best parts? Each episode is short but packed full of good info! Listen to this one, “It’s a Balancing Act,” which gives strategies to coping with society’s expectations of women operating at 100%, 100% of the…
Impact of Parenting on Teens Anxiety
From Psychology Today: “This study sheds critical light on the importance of building strong bonds at home. While not all poor father-child relationships will result in adolescent social anxiety, some will. Given that adolescence does mark a period of emerging independence, it’s crucial for parents to evaluate and strengthen their bonds with their kids and…