One way ticket in hand going around the world with my husband and three year old. We both left our secure, well paying jobs to check off the biggest ‘to do’ on our bucket list: take a trip around the world. We are now six months in and we are currently in Dubai. Sunny, unbelievably…
Relationships in life can be tough. As parents, we want the very best for our kids including being in healthy relationships. I believe the example we set in our relationships with friends and our partner set the ultimate example for them. Our kids get crazy convoluted and unhealthy definitions of relationships from friends and social…
Did you know that how we, as parents, view mental health is an important factor in our kids wellness? Our opinion on the validity of mental health and the importance or lack of importance bear great weight. How so? It impacts how willing our young people are to seek help. If they struggle with things…
Have you been a victim of sexual harassment, sexual assault or unwanted sexual advances? If so, I am sure you can pinpoint the time and place. It’s hard to shake off. This is a topic that can get uncomfortable, but it’s one we need to dialogue on. We must set clear standards and set the platform…
Raising kids can be the most intense roller coaster ride of your life. It’s a, “please hold onto the bar” kind of experience. There are ups and downs for sure. Just like anything, there are certain ‘tips’ that can make the experience a little less jarring and the outcome (hopefully) more pleasant. One of these…
Communication is a core part of life. It always has been and always will be. In order for our kids to transition to healthy adults effective communication is critical. In the past five years there has been a noticeable regression in communication skills among teens. Serious back peddling going on. What is one of the…
As parents, we want the best for our children regarding happiness, security and quality of life. Somewhere the area between empowerment and entitlement has been muddled and convoluted. We have a generation of young people with a false sense that mom, dad, teachers, employers and life owe them. This skewed perception of reality is setting our…
Codependency is a normal way of functioning for many family members, partners and friendships. The crazy thing is, I didn’t even know what this was until I entered the mental health field. Say what? Most are unaware what codependency is, but its reach is great and its impact is deep. When an individual is codependent, they…