Content from Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As parents, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions and reactions, especially when our kids come barreling through the door after school. You know the scene: backpacks tossed…

In our last post, we talked about the importance of parenting from wise mind. Today, I want to share how we can get to that wise mind place. How do…

One concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that I've found incredibly helpful is the idea of "States of Mind." And it's not as complicated as it sounds!In DBT, there are…

Hi there, fellow parents! Ever have one of those long Sunday afternoons where everything feels a little too heavy? I recently found myself in just that kind of situation. My…

As a parent, I understand how the journey can often be hard, and exhausting, and overwhelming. The laundry piles up, toys scatter across the living room, and sometimes, it seems…

As I embark on the fourth post of my 30-day challenge, I realize that discussing the balance between acceptance and change is essential—a foundational concept not only in Dialectical Behavior…

It has been a long week. My little boy had a little boy. Ah, well, I guess he’s not so little anymore… As a proud local grandma, I’ve been full-time…

As a parent, the challenges of raising school-aged children can sometimes stir up emotions deeply rooted in your own childhood experiences. You enter parenthood with the desire to provide a…

Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, both for you and your child. That's where the magic of validation comes in. When you take the time to acknowledge your child's…

I love nature. Give me a blossoming tree in the spring or a brightly colored maple tree in autumn, and my heart expands, my feet want to dance, and I…