Smart Phones – The New Pacifier
The many problems associated with youth smart phone use is not new. In fact, you have probably heard many chastising messages about them (see the Surgeon General Warning here) and, if you are being completely honest, rolled your eyes to at least a few of them). As parents, we get it. [read more]
Freedom in the Frenzy of Fall
At YVJ, we love the Fall – apple picking, fall flavors, and everything pumpkin. That crisp New England chill in the air. A return to a familiar normalcy as the summer ends and families settle back into their routines. While there is so much to experience and enjoy, for many there [read more]
Managing Back to School Stress
Speaking from the heart as both a mom and a clinical psychologist – transitions can be tough! We are here to help! [read more]
Being Enough
If you are anything like me, you do a lot for other people. We give time, energy, thought, worry and so much else to the people who are important to us. While I love taking care of others, it can also be exhausting. And despite my best efforts… I often find [read more]
Help Your Kids Thrive – Not Just Survive – In the Car
A common hell for parents and kids alike is the dreaded road trip or long car ride. [read more]
Roses & Thorns: The Dinner Time Game That Helps Your Kids Open Up
Let’s face it – getting our kids to actually talk to us at the end of the day can be, well, a struggle. [read more]