The goal of parenting In my experience as a therapist, and as a mom of two kiddos whose needs go above and beyond the norm (whatever that is), there are three things I find myself teaching most often to the moms and dads I help, daily. First let’s get this out of the way. The goal of parenting varies, depending on who you talk to. But when ... Continue Reading
The Day I Was A Bad Mom
I have a confession to make. And it’s a biggie. Yesterday I let my 18-year-old autistic son play video games for 4 hours straight. Yes, you read that correctly, FOUR hours. According to the recommended screen-time rules of my helicopter-parenting generation, I am officially a “bad mom”. Now before you call child protective services, let me ... Continue Reading
When Panic Attacks: How to manage your anxiety
When Panic Attacks: How to manage your anxiety. If you’ve ever had the experience of a panic attack, or an episode of extreme anxiety, you know that it can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. It seems to come out of nowhere. Your heart races, you sweat, you may have uncontrollable tears, your breathing becomes labored. Many ... Continue Reading
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