by Teri Karjala | Feb 22, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Mindfulness
“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”- Heraclitus If change is inevitable, why do we avoid it? Why do we view change as a negative? Do we become so content in our present circumstance, that change becomes too difficult? The key to surviving change is not...
by Teri Karjala | Nov 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Family gatherings, school events, and various celebrations make the holidays fun and magical! But this can also be a trying time for children. From disruptions in routine, to overly stimulating social activities, to high emotions… the holidays can be a recipe...
by Teri Karjala | Oct 18, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
When it comes to children and screen time, most parents agree that too much screen time isn’t ideal. And now research reinforces our greatest fears. There is such a thing as too much screen time. But when it comes to children and screen time, how much screen...
by Teri Karjala | Jul 25, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
As a parent of an infant, you may ask yourself… How can I get my baby sleep through the night? What is “sleep training” and does it actually work? Will sleep training harm my baby’s future mental health? In this article, we’ll share infant sleep training...
by Teri Karjala | Jul 6, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
It’s no secret that raising kids can be challenging. One of the biggest secrets is that structure and consistency help make parenting a whole lot easier. From discipline issues to picky eating, parenting has its frustrations. So, everyone benefits when parents...
by Teri Karjala | Jun 2, 2022 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, Parenting
Each year, more than 1 million American children experience their parents’ divorce. Shared custody arrangements usually mean children will divide their time between households. A significant life change, like divorce, is naturally stressful for children....
