6 Ways Your Dog is Giving You Free Therapy
Home Recent Posts The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: Attachment Styles in Relationships June 14, 2026 Do Trial Separations Work? June 12, 2026 Can Couples Therapy Save This Relationship? Gottman Therapists React to This Is 40 May 25, 2026 Schedule a Call Jessica Kryzer, Intake Coordinator 6 Ways Your Dog Is Giving you Free Therapy It’s okay to […]
Why Kids Hate Chores, and What to Do About It
As parents, there are just some chores that we feel our children should be responsible for. Our kids are capable of cleaning up their own dishes, making their own beds, and (*gasp*) doing their own laundry. Right?!? After all, they live in our houses and eat our food… they should contribute to keeping the house […]
Pulling Your Marital Weight: 5 Ways to Create Fairness in Managing a Household
Pulling Your Marital Weight: 5 Ways to Create Fairness in Managing a Household “You have no idea how hard it is to get up in the middle of the night for midnight feedings, work all day, then walk through the door and everyone in the house seems to have questions for me and more things […]
5 Ways to Date your Spouse when you have Small Children
“I Miss My Partner” 5 Ways to Date Your Spouse When You Have Small Children (Get Creative!) Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. Anyone with small children is all-too-familiar with the hectic nature of raising babies and toddlers. During awake hours, you are teaching, nurturing, preparing meals, eating together, cleaning up […]
Cyberbullying
For Your Child: Know the Signs of Cyberbullying Children and teens face pressures today that parents can never understand. Not only are they worried about school, grades and extracurricular activities, they are faced with a constant stream of information and communication via computers, smartphones and social media. What is Cyberbullying? Bullying is increasingly troubling today […]
Fidget Spinners-Toss or Keep?
Curbing the Urge to Toss the Fidget Spinners: Surprising Benefits Your Kids Get From Fidgeting By Dr. Meghan Prato Have you ever found yourself sitting at a meeting at work bouncing your foot up and down? How about clicking your pen cap? Chewing gum? Doodling? Chances are, you’ve caught yourself twirling your hair or the […]
4 Things Your Kids Need from You Tonight
4 Things Your Kids Need From You, and How to Give it to them Tonight One of the most frequent worries I see as a therapist from parents is concern about being a good parent. In general, I find that most people, regardless of how effective their methods are, just want their kids to grow […]
19 Ways to Say Thank You
Why Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving By Valerie Steinman My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is not watching the big floats in the parade, playing touch football in the crisp fall air or cooking those family famous sweet potatoes with grandma, but having each person around the table say what they are thankful for. With the Thanksgiving […]
How to Foster Emotional Intelligence in Children
Why is Emotional Intelligence in Children Important? As a parent, you have probably heard about the importance of emotional intelligence in children. You want to raise a child who is kind and empathetic. Our ability to function in human relationships has a significant impact on our quality of life. One’s ability to manage emotions in […]
What’s the Difference Between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?
Perhaps you are considering the idea that you could benefit from some professional support, but you’re not sure where to start. Perhaps you have heard different titles and professional terms, but never really understood the difference. This article will clarify the differences and similarities among mental health professionals. What’s the Difference between a Psychiatrist and a […]