Comparison and Self-Acceptance

Comparison and Self-Acceptance

Comparison and Self-Acceptance: Part 3 of the ‘Self-Acceptance Series’ Self-acceptance is hard. I’ve had to work on it myself A LOT over the years. Self-acceptance, self-love, and just flat out embracing who you are takes work. I love my imperfections and...
Body Acceptance and Neutrality

Body Acceptance and Neutrality

Body Acceptance and Neutrality: Part 2 of the ‘Self-Acceptance Series’ A lot of people equate self-worth and their confidence to how their bodies look. We have got to stop this body obsession! A Body Is A Body Everyone has a body, and everyone’s body is...
Understanding Inherent Self Worth

Understanding Inherent Self Worth

Understanding Inherent Self Worth: Part 1 of the ‘Self-Acceptance Series’ As a therapist, I have this conversation CONSTANTLY with clients: Self-worth. Everyone wrestles with the question “Am I worth it?” It seems like we measure our worth through checks...
Using Incentives to Change Behaviors

Using Incentives to Change Behaviors

Incentives can be tricky because you don’t want your kids to do something just so they can be rewarded. You want them to learn something out of the incentive to make them see that what they are doing is good and they should do it more often. So, let’s break down...
It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

Part 3: Co-Op Once we moved out to Las Vegas, I looked for a new community of moms to be part of. I found an established co-op and couldn’t be happier with it! Daytime Co-Ops Now co-ops are more complex than kid swaps, but it’s the same basic principle. The group that...