Distance Learning Tips for Children
As therapists who work primarily with children, teens, and their families, we at Thrive have all been witnessing just how stressful this fall has been for families.
How do we know when enough is enough?
As a recovering perfectionist, it can be tough for me to assess when I think I am meeting my own goals and when enough is enough in my life. This is something…
Why isn’t self-care making me feel any better?
Every blog that I write lately, I want to begin with both – how is it already August but also, what a long year 2020 has become. It truly has just been such a challenge for all of us…
How can we support young children during quarantine?
For those of us who are parenting young children right now, the struggle is truly real. It has been and continues to be at times completely overwhelming to try…
Can we “cancel” the word “should?”
How often do we all hear some variation of these kinds of statements either within ourselves and our thoughts or from others in our world? We are all inundated with information about…
Help! My Kids Are Driving Me Insane in Quarantine!
Have you been feeling like your house has turned into a zoo? If so, then you are not alone! When the shelter-in-place order started, these are some things that my younger clients have…
How to Support Your Loved Ones During Coronavirus
I’ve been reflecting a lot about how things have been going for many of us, particularly those of us who have been struggling to manage our stress or…
How parents can help teens feel less alone during Covid-19 pandemic
There is no easy way to tell a teen that schools might not even go back to session this academic year as many of…
7 Tips for Parenting Teens During a Pandemic
Well, here we are facing yet another week of social distancing and living with the challenge of parenting during a pandemic! As many other writers have…
Grief and Covid-19 Pandemic
I was looking for a podcast this morning and stumbled on Brené Brown’s new podcast, Unlocking Us. For those of you who don’t know, I am a bit of a fan or her work.