A Healthy Mindset for this Season of Change
Hi friends, are you in a season of change? How is your mindset towards that change? This morning, I’m looking around and noticing the clear skies and the flowers beginning…
Read more
Living in the Moment
I often talk with my clients about the importance of living in the moment. Yet I’ve realized that during the last few weeks, I got into a habit of thinking…
Practical Steps for Handling Stress
It always amazes me when I find myself stressed. I have many useful tools in my toolbox for avoiding stress, but I sometimes forget to implement practical steps for handling…
Coping with Post-Vacation Blues
Today, as I’m sipping and typing, I’m working through aspects of post-vacation blues. Do you ever take that opportunity to go away for the weekend for relaxation and fun…
What Do You Need Today?
Courage, patience, focus, compassion, self-control, hope. I need all of these from time to time. While I sometimes wish we could just eat or drink something that bolstered these ideals…
Making Time to Enjoy Sunshine
Thanks for joining me for another virtual coffee conversation. I’ve been thinking about the weather recently. People in eastern states are shoveling driveways while we’re experiencing temperatures in the 80s.…
Choosing to Have a Good Day
Good morning…or is it? Last night my sleep was interrupted by a very needy pitbull, my fur baby named Violet. I don’t know what set her off but it took…
How We Treat Each Other in the Era of COVID-19
Let’s have coffee! I love the conversations I’ve had over a cup of coffee. It seems like the simple, shared act of sipping coffee (or tea) unifies people. That’s something…
How to Know if Your Child is Struggling with Anxiety
How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? Anxiety, worry and fear can disguise themselves in many different ways, masquerading as moodiness, recklessness, or aloofness among many…
Supporting Your Child’s Learning During COVID-19
Many parents have had to take creative measures to support their children’s learning during COVID-19. The situation can be comical, but it can also leave you wondering just how you should help…
Assistance with Learning Struggles While Sheltering at Home
Many school districts have announced that schools will remain closed through the rest of the school year. For families who were hoping to have their child tested for an Individual…
Educational Testing in Santa Clarita is not Canceled
The better we control our environments and wash our hands, the better we prevent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. However, ‘canceled’ likely comes with frustration for families who need educational…