Tips for fulfilling your child’s unique need for love — Everyone gives and receives love differently. Fulfilling your child’s need for love is hard without knowing the language they speak. Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, the authors of 5 Love Languages Of Children: The Secret To Loving Children, explore a child’s unique need for love. …

Tips for building meaningful relationships that last beyond childhood — One of the overarching themes demonstrated over and over again during the past year is, relationships are one of the most important things we have. Brene Brown states, “Connection is why we are here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives…

Tips from a family therapist on how to emotionally support your kids — We all want to raise healthy and happy kids. In reality, there will be countless times when our kids are not healthy or happy. This is okay and accounts for an important part of emotional development. There is a lot to consider while raising kids, and finding a balance helps…

Eating for emotional wellness — What is the last thing you and your family ate? The last thing my family and I ate was an acai bowl filled with high nutrient foods. Over the years, my husband and I have tried many different ways of eating. Through trial and error, we learned food affects our…

Nurturing a Boy’s Heart — I am the mother of an 11-month-old boy named Canyon. Being Canyon’s mom is my favorite adventure. Long before I was a boy mom, I was and still am a marriage and family therapist that specializes in working with families with children. …

The Importance of Outdoor Time — I love nature, and I spend most of my free time outdoors. When I am at home or work, I regularly gaze at the mountain views outside my window. I believe nature is healing and have experienced the first-hand benefits of being connected with nature. As a marriage and family…

Tactical Tips for Discovering Your Family Patterns — In my last article, I presented several theories about intergenerational transmission. In this article, I present guidelines to recognize intergenerational patterns in your life. I hope the guidelines serve as a launching point to investigate unexplored patterns in your life. Family History Family history offers an excellent starting point to…

The hidden truths of intergenerational transmission — What did you inherit from your parents? For many, physical attributes come to mind first. While we share physical commonalities with our parents, we also share deeper relational and emotional patterns. Kids inherit more from their parents than you may think. …

Recommendations from a family therapist for supporting yourself and your family during 2020. — Is anyone else thinking, “How is it June already?”. I know I am. The last 6 months have been a rollercoaster of changes and I do not think this ride is ending anytime soon. …