Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to all of our hearts: managing our children’s emotions. Let’s be honest, folks, it’s not always rainbows and sunshine, especially when our little ones are under the age of seven. Those tiny humans…
Nurturing Children’s Holistic Development I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Antigua Guatemala, where I was pleasantly reminded of the pure joy of childhood through observing the local children immersed in outdoor play. The vibrant community exuded a sense of freedom and connection with…
A Wake-Up Call for Parents Hey there, fellow parents! Today, I want to chat about something that’s been weighing on my mind lately: the growing issue of technology overuse among children. And let me tell you, it’s a topic that hits close to home. A…
Why We Should Avoid Labeling Our Kids As a mother and someone who works in mental health with extensive experience in child development, I understand the challenges of raising children and the importance of helping them grow into healthy, confident individuals. One of the most…
Lately, I’ve been working with a lot of anxious kids, and there’s one thing I’ve noticed they all have in common: one or both parents suffer from anxiety, or the child is seeing something at home that is causing their anxious behavior. It got me…
Nurturing Positive Behaviors in Children As a mental health professional and a mother, I often find myself reflecting on the profound impact of positive attention on children’s behavior and emotional well-being. Recently, an article from The Kansas News Service caught my attention, shedding light on…
The Critical Role of Repairing Parent-Child Bonds As a parent and mental health professional, I’ve often found myself at the intersection of theory and practice, grappling with the complexities of human behavior while navigating the challenges of parenthood. Recently, I experienced a moment of weakness…
Exploring the Hidden Struggles of Motherhood: Guilt, Coping, and Self-Care Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t handle one more hug, one more touch, without feeling like you might burst? If so, you’re not alone. Recently, I stumbled upon an article on TODAY.com, the…
Challenging Harmful Gender Stereotypes I recently found myself in a situation at a family gathering that brought to light the pervasive issue of harmful comments directed towards children, particularly within our Latin culture. During the event, a family member was instructing a little girl on…
Exploring Healthy Tech Habits for Kids: What’s Best for Your Family? As both a mental health professional and a mother of 5-year-old twins, I understand the challenges that arise when young children express desires for items like tablets and video games that their peers have….
