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On the first cool weekend of the season, a family gathers for their yearly tradition—a simple activity they repeat every fall. Maybe it’s making a favorite breakfast together, taking a walk to look for the first signs of changing leaves, or pulling out a box of decorations that only appears once a year. The details vary from family to family, but the feeling is similar: a moment that signals, “This season matters to us.” For children, these grounding experiences do more than

A family sits together after dinner when a child suddenly asks, “How do we know God is real?” The room quiets for a moment. The adults glance at one another, knowing this is one of those tender opportunities: an invitation into a deeper conversation, not a test of having the perfect response. Moments like this happen in living rooms, backseats, and bedtime routines everywhere. Children are naturally curious, and when their questions about faith are met with patience and openn

Marriage is built on many things—shared values, commitment, and love—but communication is what keeps it thriving. The way spouses listen,...

Eight-year-old Emma had been having frequent meltdowns after school. Once cheerful and talkative, she now seemed withdrawn and quick to anger. Her parents couldn’t figure out what was wrong. When asked, Emma often shrugged or said “I don’t know.” Like many children, she didn’t have the words to describe the worries weighing on her heart. This is where play therapy can make a difference. For children like Emma, toys, games, and art supplies become a language for expression. In

Every parent has been there: your child is crying, yelling, or throwing themselves on the floor, and your heart rate instantly spikes....

It’s been a long day. The house is quiet, dishes are stacked in the sink, and you finally collapse onto the couch next to your spouse....

Your 20s are often called the “ defining decade ” — a season filled with big questions, important decisions, and exciting (sometimes...

Goodbyes can be tough—for kids and parents. Separation anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—and they’re changing childhood in powerful ways. While technology brings opportunities...

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most essential ingredients for a child’s healthy...

"The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness"  by Jonathan Haidt (2024) explores...

Human development is a lifelong process, shaped by experiences, relationships, and challenges at every stage of life. Erik Erikson, a...

Change is both a beautiful and challenging process, and I am honored to be someone who can offer support and guidance.