As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive and succeed. Yet, navigating the complexities of childhood development and behavior can sometimes leave us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. How do you know if your child's struggles are just a phase, or if...
Hey there, fellow multitasker extraordinaire! Do you ever feel like you're juggling so many balls in the air that one wrong move could send them all crashing down? Trust me, you're not alone. In today's hyper-connected world, burnout has become an all too familiar companion...
When I was a little girl, my dad often had a mustache. You know, the thick bushy rugged kind that was trending in the 70’s and 80’s that seemingly represented masculinity at it’s finest. My dad had thick, dark, coarse, curly hair that made him...
Happy friends = happy life Friendships are unique relationships based in commonality and admiration. You’ve heard of the saying happy wife, happy life… Friends hold the same value when it comes to brightening your life and fulfilling your need for connection. Friends are the family you...
A better you is better for others To be confident is so much easier said than done. Whether it be psychological mental forces or who we see when we look in the mirror, it can sometimes feel impossible to be completely self-confident in who we are....
I recently came across a post on social media that reminded me of how many changes and challenges our kids have had to face this past year and how we haven’t given them enough credit. Especially when we as parents are feeling stressed or overwhelmed...
Did you know that Otters never forget to hold hands when they fall asleep in the water? They are afraid of losing their family members or their mate. You see, the current of the water in the sea would naturally cause them to drift, and...
Although many would agree that taking care of yourself and even loving yourself is necessary for you to be able to love other people, yet many ask the question, “but how do I do that”. Loving yourself is not the same as selfishness, rather it...
As I was running outside last week, I was admiring all of the beautiful houses and yards to my right and the amazing view of the river valley against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. At one point I came across a yard that was...
I have been married for 18 years now and at the beginning of my marriage, I was a conflict avoider. I was young and I thought that a conflict-free marriage was a successful one. I could not have been more wrong. As a marriage counsellor,...