by Deedee | Apr 25, 2025 | Make A Way, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
100 Ways to Grow Hoping Skills as a Family How do you teach children how to hope? How do we teach ourselves? Here’s a practical (and completely doable) guide to building emotional resilience, connection, and belief in brighter tomorrows—together. Don’t be...
by Deedee | Apr 23, 2025 | Make A Way, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
As a therapist, author, and parent, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when a child loses hope—and what happens when they learn how to grow it. That’s why I’ve created a new concept I believe every parent should understand and teach their children: hoping skills. Just...
by Deedee | Apr 23, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Reading Saves Lives: How Books Build Mental Health in Children A message to every parent wondering what more they can do to protect their child’s emotional well-being. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Reading saves lives.”Let’s talk about why this is true. As...
by Deedee | Apr 19, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
When Should My Child See a Therapist? A compassionate guide for parents who want to get it right—but aren’t sure what the signs really are. First, let’s begin here:You don’t have to wait for a crisis to reach out for help.Therapy isn’t just for emergencies—it’s...
by Deedee | Apr 19, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Let this be your gentle guide through the storm. Just like your child is never alone with you, we will not leave you to handle this storm alone. Depression thrives in the dark. The way you shine the light is through talking about what the most guarded thoughts your...
