Does your child have ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common childhood mental health disorder that affects about 5% of children in America, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

However, the diagnosis of ADHD has been on the rise for the last several...

Are you a people-pleaser? 

Do you try to help everyone at the expense of your own needs? Do you try to make others happy as a means of avoiding confrontation? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? If so, you’re a people pleaser.

Trying to make others happy at...

Introduction to People-Pleasing

We all know the feeling of wanting to please other people, to be liked and accepted by others. We feel pressured to do things, be in places, and say things that we don’t necessarily feel. In addition to being a difficult trait to overcome, people-pleasing is...

Introduction to Lesbian Culture and Sexuality

For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, coming out is a difficult and sometimes scary process. This guide will provide a brief introduction to lesbian culture and sexuality, focusing on topics such as how to navigate...

How you view the world can affect the opportunities you see, your expectations, and ultimately your results. You can choose to see the world as a place of abundance or a place of scarcity. One is certainly more optimistic than the other! Your view of the world is very different if you choose one...

If you've been through a divorce, you may feel emotionally damaged and vulnerable. That's understandable and perfectly normal, but you don't have to remain that way. If you were abused, you may be better off on your own. Even if you wanted to stay together, you now have a unique opportunity to...

Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. You might feel guilty for stealing a TV last month, but you might feel shame for being a thief. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular event. Shame is more pervasive and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or even...

Working for a living is tough enough without being saddled with guilt. Maybe you want to spend more time with your kids or maybe you’re concerned about how it looks when you put in fewer hours than the guy in the next cubicle.

Whatever is causing your guilt trip, there is a cure. Try...

Introduction to Guilt and Decision-Making

Guilt is an uncomfortable emotion that we typically associate with negative experiences. As such, it often plays a pivotal role in decision-making, influencing us to make choices that we may regret in the long-run. By learning to identify and recognize...

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Our brain doesn’t just control our bodies on autopilot.  There are so many things we can do to make our lives easier and to calm ourselves down.  Today I want to share a few of my favorite hacks for you, the kids you know, and for anyone wanting to level up!

I...

Raise your hand if the following thoughts have passed through your head in the current week:

I’m so tired.
I’m busy!
Ugh- I hate Mondays!
_______ (insert anything you regularly articulate/complain about)

I will state this in different ways depending on your preferences:

Where your focus...

Children THRIVE off of consistency. When they know what to expect, they can rise to the occasion, whether it is setting bedtimes, homework routines, etc., if they know what to do and how to help, you better believe, you will be impressed!

In schools, they give out rubrics for projects. When they...