What Stuffed Animals Mean for Our Children’s Mental Health – According to Experts
“Take a trip to any toy store with a young child, and you will most likely see them go straight for the pile of stuffed
Why Children Act Out More During Online Learning and What We Can Do About It
Arguments, crying, refusal to participate, and fear of being on camera are just a few of the problems parents and children face at home during
Podcast: Ambiguous Loss with Stable Moments Founder Rebecca Britt
To listen to the full Podcast, click HERE. In today’s episode of the Stable Moments podcast, host Rebecca Britt and I share an intimate conversation about “ambiguous
Building Emotional Resilience in Children through Play & Attachment
Do you know a child who likes to break the rules? If so, I have a fun, emotional enrichment activity for everyone this week that
My TV Interview: Grandfamilies & Childhood Trauma
Do you know what one of the fastest-growing populations is in the United States today? “Grandfamilies.” Grandfamilies, also known as kinship families are created when
Seven Steps to Calm a Child’s Explosive Emotions
Are you exhausted by the emotionally intense behaviors of the children you love? First, I want to say. you are not alone. As a family
New Therapeutic Skills for Children Impacted by Trauma
In this 30 minute webinar, I introduce C.A.R.E.S, my new trauma-responsive model for building trust with children after trauma. I had the incredible opportunity to
Finding Comfort in Chaos this School Year
Have your kids been clingy for attention lately? Complaining about tummy aches or other bodily complaints without physical? Whining more than usual or refusing to
Stopping the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma: A Bottom-Up Approach
Psych Central published my latest article on trauma and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Through my work with children coping with Adverse Childhood Experiences
Do Affirmations for Children Work? Building Brain “Muscles” for Resilience
I know, I know – I can’t stand the “just think positive” messaging we receive day in and day out either. Based on my experience
Webinar: Rebuilding Trust After Trauma
Is your relationship with a child filled with frustration and explosive emotions? Do you want to find a healthier way to connect, but nothing seems
Improve Your Parent/Child Relationship with “Reparenting”
All parents are flawed. We all fall short of being the parents our child needs and wants us to be. Our parents weren’t perfect either.
Are We Living in ‘Grief Limbo’? How to Cope with Ambiguous Loss
Have you ever lost a loved one who was still a part of your life in some way? Did it leave you feeling confused or
A Mother’s Day with Grief
Like other holidays that have come and gone during COVID-19, Mother’s Day will be a lonely holiday for many this year. Quarantine has most people
When Mother’s Day Hurts
I’m just going to say it, Mother’s Day sucks for some people. As this day approaches each year a familiar feeling creeps over me. It
A Grandfamily Poem – The Meaning
This is the first poem I’ve ever published. It came to me one summer day last year while I was writing my children’s book, A
Family Anxiety Challenge – Changing the Neural Pathways in Our Brains
I am a therapist who has to make an effort each day to manage my anxiety and negative emotions. Therapists are not usually open about
The Most Vulnerable Population During the Pandemic: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
In the U.S., we have a unique family constellation on the rise known as “grandfamilies”. A grandfamily is any household led by a grandparent or
Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health During the Pandemic
As a mother, I thank my lucky stars every day that young children are the least at risk when it comes to the Corona Virus.
Post-Traumatic Growth and the Corona Virus – How to Find Hope During Adversity
With the headlines about Covid-19 shouting, “it’s the end of the world”, I’m sure you are all feeling *slightly panicked right along with me. This
How to Connect with a Child After Trauma
Are you struggling to help a child who has been through hard times? Does the child seem unreachable, unmanageable, or unwilling to talk? Are you
Unearthing Beauty within Brokenness – Healing from Trauma
On a recent walk through my neighborhood, I came across a cut-down tree (above). It was an ordinary tree, but the sight of it grabbed
New Resources for Grandfamilies and Kinship Care
We all need help when we are going through a difficult time. It’s best to be preventative instead of reactive when you find yourself unexpectedly
Can Failure Increase Success?
What if I fail? This is a question that freezes so many of us. As I snuck a moment to work while my daughter was