Congratulations! You and your little one are surviving and thriving. Your tiny baby has graduated to the toddler stage. Of course, you may feel a mix of emotions right now as your child starts to come into their own. Perhaps you are excited to see them begin to grow up. Or feel a bit ambushed […]
5 Ways Your Relationship Affects the Way You Parent
Parenting is never an easy job. Each day holds unique possibilities and challenges as your relationships with your children develop. However, it’s your relationship with your partner that may have more influence on your parenting than you realize. It’s important that you are aware of how the following aspects of your interactions influence the junior members […]
What Are Adult Attachment Styles & Do They Impact My Relationship Now?
It is well-known that infants and children display attachment-related behaviors. However, that adults also have attachment styles too often comes as a surprise to people. Yet, these styles can have a significant impact on how you form and maintain relationships. In particular, attachment influences whether you capably pursue a healthy or persist in unhealthy relationship […]
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy? Three Aspects of EFT and How It Helps You
Emotionally focused couples therapy is garnering greater attention than ever before. Couples now actively seek out this therapy. In fact, many couples find me precisely because I am trained in EFT. Yet even they have to ask: “What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?” Sure, they’ve read online or heard from a trusted professional that EFT is […]
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays as a Blended Family
With divorce and remarriage, celebrations can become complex for a blended family. As one who is in a blended family of seven, I know this first hand! First and foremost, try to minimize the stress for the children during the holiday season. Here are five tips for to help with just that. PLAN AHEAD: As […]
