And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer. F. Scott Fitzgerald The days are getting longer...
Most people think video games are all about a child staring at a TV with a joystick in his hands. I don't. They should belong to the entire family. Shigeru Miyamoto They're in your home. Your child's interacting with them daily. You've heard they can be harmful...
Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. Brené Brown If you've visited a bookstore at any point over the last decade, chances are good that a new bestseller by Brené Brown was on display. But if you missed her 5 best-selling books,...
This post was inspired by a request from a reader! If there's a particular topic or question you'd like us to cover on the blog, we'd love to hear from you. So, you've been going to therapy. And you're thinking of telling somebody about it. But, what...
New technology is not good or evil in and of itself. It's all about how people choose to use it. David Wong Technology is becoming so seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives that we don't always realize its impact. Sometimes, it can be helpful to take a step...
A child needs to internalize a model of someone who has a life of her own. The parent whose life is centered around her children is influencing them to think that life is about either becoming a parent or being forever served by a parent....
Children raised with good boundaries learn that they are not only responsible for their lives, but also free to live their lives any way they choose, as long as they take responsibility for their choices. For the responsible adult, the sky is the limit. Henry Cloud Money. Belongings. Household...
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others. Brené Brown It's one of those terms that gets a lot of hype in the emotional wellness world. Your therapist has probably mentioned it. People love talking about it on social...
Flexibility requires an open mind and a welcoming of new alternatives. Deborah Day Are you (or is someone you care about) struggling with severe depression that hasn’t improved, no matter what you’ve tried? Last week, we reviewed the available treatment options that are out there. Today, we're taking a...
Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.” C.S....