Emily Griffin5 kids, 4 schools, 2 pandemics, 1 therapist mom holding her shit together as she gets ready to…Admittedly, this essay is all over the place. But I am choosing to allow this to be a messy, raw, inclusive piece that reflects and…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
Emily GriffinDigging DeepThe concept of digging deep came up with a mom I know well. We talk about resiliency and big, difficult feelings, and how they can show up…Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
Emily GriffinTo the Moms Stuck at Home…Whether you are clocking into complete tasks for your employer or handling the time-consuming chores to take care of your family, it all…Apr 3, 20201Apr 3, 20201
Emily GriffinSocial Distancing: Tough Family ConversationsMy parents are local, but I won’t be seeing them for at least two weeks. Likely longer. Why? Because I don’t know if they have been…Mar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020
Emily GriffinCOVID-19 Help Series: #1 Thinking Realistically, But Positively, During the Global COVID-19…Therapists are wrestling with what the hell to do. We can’t meet with our clients, who we care dearly for. We are anxious ourselves. We…Mar 14, 2020Mar 14, 2020
Emily GriffinYour Baby Will Turn 20 One Day. Here’s What That’s Like.Well, I don’t technically know what it’s like quite yet. But I’m dealing with it already. My oldest son will turn twenty years old in less…Jan 23, 20201Jan 23, 20201
Emily GriffinToddlers… Big Feelings, Big Behaviors & Building the Relationship You WantTo understand toddlers, you need to know what co-regulation is and how it relates to effective parenting. “Co-regulation is defined as…Jan 11, 2020Jan 11, 2020
Emily GriffinToddlers… Ugh. Coping with Their Drama While Building the Relationship You WantTo understand toddlers, you need to know what co-regulation is and how it relates to effective parenting. “Co-regulation is defined as…Jan 10, 2020Jan 10, 2020
Emily GriffinTired as a Mother: Thoughts on Enjoying Exhausted Mom LifeThis post is not about how much sleep is optimal. It’s not about what to do when your baby is waking more than desired at night. Or what…Dec 29, 20192Dec 29, 20192
Emily GriffinA Mom’s Gratitude Reflection at Summer’s End When Too Much is Going OnA Mom’s Gratitude Reflection at Summer’s End When Too Much is Going OnAug 27, 20191Aug 27, 20191