6 Ways to make your commute more mindful
We often hear that we are supposed to do mindfulness activities, but if you are like me, I haven’t figured out yet how you are supposed...
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Resolving guilt once and for all!
Three things I have learned about guilt as a therapist: It is extremely common. It is almost overused as lately, we feel guilty for the...
5 Ways to help manage your anxiety
Anxiety can be a debilitating and overwhelming experience, but there are strategies that can help you to identify and manage it. We need...
An essential guide for neurodivergent adults seeking help
Asking for help can be challenging for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for neurodivergent individuals who may have unique...
7 Mindfulness activities for the family
Practicing mindfulness as a family can be a great way to foster strong connections and help everyone manage stress and emotions. Here are...
7 Tips to help manage stress
Stress is a natural and normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and have negative impacts on our physical and emotional...
How to nurture your identity outside of your role as a parent
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with our parental duties and responsibilities that we forget to ensure that our needs are met. At times,...
Knowing how and when to reach out for help
Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a sign of strength and maturity, and it's important for people to seek assistance when...
Getting respite - even a few minutes a day
Getting respite, or a break, is important for several reasons. It reduces stress, gives you an opportunity for self-care, and improves...
Mindfulness while doing household chores
Who has time for mindfulness every day?! Well, now you can do it while doing household chores. Washing dishes, folding laundry, or...
5 Mindfulness activities for when you only have 5 minutes
We know we need to practice mindfulness, but time is also so limited! Research shows that practicing mindfulness on a consistent basis...
Finding your online tribe: “It takes a village…”
“I enjoyed sharing some of the challenges I face at home with other parents in similar situations and receiving support and practical...
3 Simple therapy ideas for the home
Simple things in the home environment can help our kids to cope better. To our children, our home is a place where they feel safest and...
Why your child needs a calm corner (chill space) at home
What is a chill space and why does your child need one? Every single person needs time to unwind and just chill, a place where they can...
When is it okay to yell at your kids?
We all have those moments where we feel no one is listening, things are out of hand, and we need to raise our voices to be heard (by our...
How to give kids enough physical exercise
We know kids need physical exercise, but how do we go about actually getting them to do it? It’s obvious that physical exercise is good...
When we (as parents) cannot cope anymore
Parents of neurodivergent kids are often exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed on a whole new level. What is really important when we feel...
Mindfulness for children
Mindfulness is an important skill that we need throughout our lives, and children can learn this skill if we teach it to them in the...
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects about 1 out of 44 individuals worldwide. According to The Centers for Disease...
Anxiety in children
We all deal with anxiety in our own way. Some of us quite successfully in a healthy manner, by keeping to our daily schedules and...
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