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Parent Self-Care 101: Trust me, your kids will thank you
Written by: Kate Hill Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart: it requires a high demand on time, energy, and attention in caring for the kids and the family. Unfortunately, this usually means that parents’ own needs will take a backseat and are quite often neglected. When parents stop caring for themselves, stress can cause […]
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Summer is Here: Let’s Get Rid of Screen Time
Written by: Carol Vieth (Master Level Practicum Student) If you are a parent, you probably heard from your child’s pediatrician early on, to limit your child’s screen time. This was a recommendation because of the negative effects that can occur from too much time in front of the screen. There is an abundance of research […]
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14 Summer Activities to Strengthen Family Relationships
IDEAS THAT ARE BUDGET FRIENDLY AND BRING YOU TOGETHER AS A FAMILY Summer is coming up soon, it’s easy to think about all the sun, fun, and the relaxing benefits of summer vacation. While vacations can create lasting memories of fun, laughter, and enjoyment, not all families have the money (or time!) to travel. Additionally, […]
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Are we there yet?
Written by: Erin McCall, M.S., LPC-Associate To say “it’s been a year” is an understatement. Just a year ago, webraced ourselves for what we thought was a temporary adjustment.Little did we know, it was more than temporary and lately it’s been away of life. We have become so normalized with safety precautionsand social distancing one […]
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Emotional First Aid in the Pandemic: 4 Ways We Need It
Written by: Bailey McAdams, M.Ed., LPC With the unwelcomed anniversary of the start of COVID-19 upon us, I am reminded of the great losses we have experienced. As of this writing, COVID-19 has killed at least 549,000 in the US, disrupted everyone’s lives, battered the economy, caused tremendous political division, and has impacted emotional and […]
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