Creating Safety: Helping Tweens/Teens Talk About Suicide and Hard Feelings

Talking about suicide with tweens and teens isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. They are navigating unique emotional and mental development stages that shape how they understand and cope with difficult feelings…
Press Pause: How Every Generation Can Rewire Their Brain for Calm and Focus

Taking a pause and being fully present isn’t just feel-good advice. It’s a powerful way to regulate your nervous system. Even a brief moment of stillness gives your body and brain a sense of safety, creating space to…
Raising Generation Alpha? Lead with Curiosity, Not Control

Parenting Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024) is both exciting and humbling. I know because I’m a proud Alpha parent. When we decided to have another child, we hoped for someone who would bring…
Why Friendship Feels Harder (And How to Make It Easier)

In a world where you’re always connected—texting, scrolling, Zooming—it’s wild how many of us still feel lonely and disconnected. Friendships that once came naturally now seem to take more effort and intention. You know what? That’s okay….
Why Political Talk Feels Like War (and How to Win with Your Mental Health Intact)

In today’s politically charged world, it’s hard to escape the mental and emotional toll that political conversations can take on us. Many of us feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or even hopeless as we try to navigate increasing polarization. This is not…
Open to Awe: How Small Moments Can Change Your Life

Many of us are noticing that our spark feels dimmed, and finding moments of connection and safety has become harder to achieve. This spark is the inner motivation that fuels our ability to face…
Fuel Your Strength: The Power of Taking Care of You

As we navigate the complexities of everyday life, it’s essential to recognize that our overall well-being directly shapes our ability to engage with others, pursue goals, and find fulfillment. Our nervous system plays a central role, constantly working behind the scenes to maintain balance…