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Battling the Back to School Blues 

August is approaching and you know what that means: back to school. As a kid this was always a dreadful time of the year for me. The thought of my precious summer break coming to a screeching halt was heartbreaking. I hated trading in my pool toys and flip-flops for schoolbooks and crayons. The stress […]

Boredom Blasters: 10 Budget Friendly Ways to Engage Your Child’s Imagination This Summer 

We are about half way through summer break and at this point you may be feeling like your reserve of creativity is running dry as you work to think of activities to do with your kids each day.  The last thing we want to hear over and over again is “I’m bored”, especially when we know that […]

Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby 

[Cue the infamous Salt-N- Pepa song] While the majority of my current clients are adults, in my early years as a therapist I worked primarily with children and teens.  More times than I can recall I was asked about whether or not parents should try to limit their child’s exposure to sexual material.  “Should I […]

Surviving Summer Vacation: Explore Creative Ways to Spend Time with Your Kids This Summer 

Kids splashing in the pool, the smell of sunscreen in the air and you are sitting at your desk at work wondering how you will keep your kids occupied, safe and entertained this summer while also working to provide educational opportunities and reduce academic loss over summer break. Here are some things to think about […]

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