Here’s my dad. Still coming to my sporting events, even after all these years. Traveling across the country to be here for me. I believe at any age and stage of life, parents matter. The seeds parents sow in the younger years of their children’s’ lives set the foundation for Read more…
I’m not the best mom. I say the wrong things. I piss my teen off. I get preoccupied. I worry if she’ll be alright. If she’ll find her way in a world that continues to be so hard on women. I cringe at some of the stories of my past Read more…
I am a girl and parent expert with over 20 years of experience helping families as a therapist, life coach, girl mentor, and group faciltator. One of the ways I love to support girls and parents is to help them understand what is developmentally normal. I also want them to Read more…
Not too long ago, I was the towering presence of security and love. My daughters growing to my knees, then thighs. Moving eventually to my stomach, breasts, and shoulders. We didn’t need any solid measurements. My body held the benchmarks of their growth. Gazing downward, I’d meet their child eyes Read more…
When anxiety becomes an enormous family problem, it often slowly but surely infiltrates the family system. When one person suffers from anxiety, it starts to seep out and effect other family members. The good thing about knowing how anxiety works is that families can be empowered do something about it. Read more…
Best Advice on How to Parent My daughter is growing up. Everyday she steps more and more into being a teen. In fact, this morning I made her an iced coffee in her Class of 2025 tumbler. She thanked me and said it needed more ice. This is a first Read more…
One Proven Strategy For Handling Big Emotions Ready to learn one proven strategy for handling big emotions? Do you want to learn a practical tool you can start using today? Perfect! We all have a window of tolerance. Sometimes our ability to tolerate things is big. We can handle a Read more…
Social media’s impact on teens is concerning. As a parent, you probably are not surprised by the recent news highlighting the negative correlation between social media and teens. Inundated with messages about beauty, weight, and the life teen girls “should be living,” self-esteem plummets. We also know disordered eating is on Read more…
My talk on Raising Wise Girls: Helping Girls Develop Self-Esteem in the Age of Social Media was hosted by the Community Institute For Psychotherapy of Marin, a valuable resource offering low fee counseling and many great programs and training. The focus of this talk is on adolescent girls and self Read more…
Conversations For Well Intentioned Parents Ready to learn about essential conversations you need to have with your daughter today? Great! Read on! Parents have the best of intentions when it comes to their daughters. They want their girls to feel connected to others and enjoy life. At some point, this Read more…