Twins can be double the fun - and also double the trouble! Parents of twins face special challenges, but there are solutions available.
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Tips for Moving with Kids
Moving is one of the most stressful events you can go through in life, and that stress is further compounded when you're moving with little ones. How do you prepare them for the big change? What words do you use? How can you hold emotional space for their reactions while also keeping boundaries? I was… Continue reading Tips for Moving with Kids
What Kids Really Mean When They Say, “I Hate You!”
It's understandable to feel hurt by those words, but reacting from your own feelings can make the situation worse. I've addressed the underlying messages behind "I hate you" and given some tips for how to respond.
Preparing Kids for Separation
Talking to kids about a trial or temporary separation is uniquely challenging because the future is uncertain. Here are some tips to help you through the conversation
Respecting Kids’ Boundaries at the Holidays
Adults approach the holidays with optimistic visions of children enjoying the festivities - and then they inevitably have opinions of their own! Here are some things to consider, and ways we can honor kids' boundaries.
Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S 