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Keep the child out of adult conflict Avoid discussing court, finances, relationship issues, or negative opinions about the other parent in front of the child. Use business-like communication Keep messages brief, factual, and focused on the child. A helpful rule is: polite, clear, and no emotional arguing. Create consistency where possible Children benefit from predictable routines around bedtime, homework, meals, screen time, and transitions between homes. Do not use th

Co-parenting can be challenging even under the best circumstances. When the other parent is difficult to communicate with, dismissive of your concerns, unpredictable, or unwilling to cooperate, it can feel emotionally exhausting. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, overexplaining your choices, or trying to prevent conflict before it even starts. Sometimes, the healthiest goal is not perfect cooperation. Sometimes, the goal is creating as much stability, safety, and co

Life can get busy, and it's easy to ignore how our bodies are feeling. A body scan meditation is a simple mindfulness exercise that helps you slow down and pay attention to your body, one part at a time. You don't need any experience or special equipment; just a few quiet minutes. The goal isn't to stop your thoughts or clear your mind. Instead, you simply notice what you're feeling without trying to change it. You might notice tight shoulders, a tense jaw, or steady breathi

Embrace the Warm Weather Safely Dear Community, As the temperatures rise, it's essential to recognize how the summer heat can both...

Just a simple smile can go a long way towards feeling better. True you won't feel like doing hard work in your garden every day especially when it's the hottest days of summer your body aches, and pains again. Having special plants and tools designed simply to make you smile can go a long way towards coping with life issues giving you many happy thoughts. Our new sprinkler system is such a great tool in the garden. Once all the tweaking is done I can smile whenever I watch i

Self-Care is one of those subjects most Americans are preached to about as mental health professionals go on & on about how we should incorporate self-care into our lives. In the past, when I would hear the word, I would picture a woman penciling in hair and nail appointments every two weeks. I might also have imagined a man on a golf course with his buddies on a Saturday morning. These pictures of self-care are nice, but does one really have time to make it part of their day

Mother’s Day. How did this holiday begin? To be honest, this isn’t a question we typically ask ourselves BUT we decided to do a little research anyway and VIOLA! After 5-10 minutes of googling, we found the origins to be anchored in spreading community, volunteerism & charity. Ana Reeves Jarvis came up with the concept of Mother’s Day in the 19th century intending the holiday to serve as a day to help other women care for their own children - sort of like a “Mom’s Club”. As t