Co-authored by Monica Parham, MHC-LP and Amy Vigliotti, Ph.D. Most of us have dealt with occasional sleepless nights, often a natural response to life’s stressors. For about one in three adults, though,... Read more »
Living with ADHD often feels like trying to chase your dreams while dragging a parachute behind you. You know what you want to accomplish—yet self-sabotage, low confidence, and a cycle of unfinished... Read more »
It’s no secret that things have been heating up around the world over the past several decades. Rising temperatures — especially accompanying extreme heat events — are taking a toll on our... Read more »
When someone you love dies, you grieve deeply whether overtly or not. We each do that in our own way and on our own timeline. There is no one way to grieve... Read more »
Instincts are not random urges or mysterious gut feelings. They are deeply rooted, hardwired responses shaped by millions of years of evolution. Without instincts, our ancestors would never have survived the dangers... Read more »
This post is part two in a series. My father was a kind, humble, and lovable person, albeit a human dynamo and indefatigable fountainhead of energy. He was someone I revered. As... Read more »
When anxiety goes unaddressed, it doesn’t just fade—it often transforms into depression. Whether you’re raising a child, navigating your teen’s struggles, or managing your emotional health, recognizing the signs of this quiet... Read more »
In the quiet corners of trauma, there lies a response often misinterpreted, overlooked, or dismissed as mere “people-pleasing.” It’s not always fight or flight. It’s not even freeze mode. Sometimes, survival sounds... Read more »
The release of the Netflix show Adolescence in March 2025 presented a bone-chilling and undeniable message: Our boys are in trouble. Parents, educators, therapists, and experts have identified a laundry list of... Read more »
Children sense something wrong—even if they haven’t seen the news. Your calm presence matters more than having all the answers. Begin with age-appropriate honesty: “Something unfortunate and scary happened. A Jewish family’s... Read more »