Back to School (or Back to Screens?)
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Hopefully you and your kids all enjoyed a great summer with more family time, outdoor time, hangs with friends, and relaxation. Whether or not your kids and teens got a break from screens and social media this summer, now is the time to evaluate and set guidelines for healthy screen use for the upco...

Free Play is Not Just Fun… it’s Essential
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School’s out and it’s time to plan summer activities for your kids. As parents, we’re constantly trying to find the right balance of keeping our kids busy, but not over-scheduling them.  While structured activities, like camp, swim lessons, dance, and organized sports are a great way to creat...

Why Aren’t You Listening to Me?
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Do you ever feel like you go around in circles trying to explain yourself to your friends or family? Do you ever feel like conversations with the most important people in your life end up going in a direction you did not intend? Perhaps you bring up hurtful events from ...

Tips for Better Sleep (Tonight)
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Fun Fact: Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't drift away from each other. Read these tips below so you can get a good night's sleep too.  
May is Better Sleep Month. I have no doubt most of you know the basics of good sleep hygiene - no screens befor...