Navigating Infertility with Compassion and Understanding Dealing with infertility can feel like you're carrying the weight of an invisible yet incredibly heavy burden. It’s one of those challenges that can truly test the limits of your emotional resilience. Kate Marosek, LCSW, who specializes in infertility concerns, puts it beautifully when she says it's normal [...]
Navigating Halloween: Supporting Kids with Social Anxiety As the days grow cooler and neighborhoods glow with the hues of autumn, Halloween looms around the corner, promising excitement and fun. For many children, the anticipation of candies and costumes is thrilling. But for some, especially those grappling with social anxiety, the season brings trepidation, particularly [...]
Back to School Anxiety: Easing Your Child's Transition Back to School Hey there, parents! Summer’s end often stirs mixed emotions in our homes. Getting ready for back to school is more than just shopping for new clothes and supplies. Excitement fills the air, but so does anxiety. And guess what? That's entirely normal. Most [...]
Self-Care Tips for Moms: A Guide from CPA-Counseling Today, we spotlight a truly essential topic: self-care for moms during summer. As you tirelessly work towards ensuring a smooth and exciting summer for your children, we want to ensure you do not forget to take care of your needs as well. Self-care is not a [...]
How to Help Your Child Transition to Summer Break Successfully Ah, Summer Breaks - the best of times...the worst of times. As the school year comes to a close, children and parents alike look forward to the lazy, hazy days of summer. However, transitioning from school to summer can be difficult for some children. [...]
Are You Living Vicariously Through Your Child? Let’s be honest. Life can be disappointing. And for some people, that disappointment or frustration can push a person to try harder to achieve their dreams. But for some parents deal with those life disappointments by living vicariously through their children. We’re sure you’ve seen it; overbearing [...]
Navigating Changes for Professional Couples: Co-parenting and Working from Home Title: Navigating Changes for Professional Couples: Co-parenting and Working from Home Change is an unwavering part of life, impacting all individuals irrespective of their gender. Transitions, including shifting jobs, moving to a new city, or encountering a significant life event, can be strenuous for [...]
Stay-at-Home Dads: Changing Times, Changing Roles This Sunday, we cheered for moms on Mother's Day. But let's not forget the stay-at-home dads. Some of them might feel a bit left out. They often do the same moms' jobs, but people don't always notice. The pandemic has made things even more mixed up. Many parents [...]
Working from Home: Achieving a Balanced and Productive Lifestyle The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in the workplace. One such change was the transition to remote work. As we enter the post-pandemic era, working from home has become the "new normal" for many. But remote work has its advantages and challenges. In this [...]
The new home dynamic has completely changed over the course of a few days due to COVID-19. The concept of villages raising children (i.e. through school and extra-curricular activities) has been swapped for single unit care. Parents used to kid-free time during work, or while the kids are at school [...]
