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The holiday season is often marketed as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many parents, it’s also one of the most overwhelming. Between disrupted routines, financial pressure, high expectations, and navigating extended family dynamics, it’s no surprise that many parents of young children feel stretched thin. If you’ve noticed your stress…
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For many families, the holiday season is described as magical, joyful, or full of tradition. But if you’re a parent or caregiver who’s feeling unusually tired, irritable, overwhelmed, or even sad this time of year, you’re not alone. The “holiday blues” are much more common than most people talk about—especially for adults juggling caregiving,…
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The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many parents, they can also be one of the most overwhelming. Between family gatherings, disrupted routines, travel plans, and the pressure to make everything magical, it’s easy for stress to take the wheel. If you’ve ever found yourself losing patience…
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(Transform how your family connects with technology — without guilt or power struggles.) Screens aren’t going anywhere and have become a part of everyday life for many families. Whether it’s movie nights, YouTube rabbit holes, or scrolling on the couch, technology is woven into modern family life. The problem isn’t just how much time…
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Halloween can be a time of excitement, imagination, and connection—but for many kids, it’s also a day of sensory overload. Bright lights, loud noises, itchy costumes, unexpected scares, and sugar highs can all add up to a recipe for dysregulation. Whether your child is a toddler just starting to explore trick-or-treating or a teen…
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The word discipline often gets misconstrued as punishment — time-outs, consequences, lectures. But today’s parents are realizing that discipline is less about control and more about teaching. California parents, especially, are searching for ways to guide their kids with firmness and empathy — without losing their sanity. Old Rules That Don’t Work Anymore What…
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You love your kids deeply. You want to get it right. You read the books, listen to the podcasts, and replay difficult moments in your head late at night — wondering if you should’ve handled things differently. You’re not alone. Across California — from San Diego to San Francisco — parents are quietly carrying…
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Halloween is supposed to be fun — costumes, candy, laughter, and community. But for many families, it can also bring tears, overwhelm, and meltdowns before bedtime. As an LCSW and parent consultant, I often remind parents: even the most exciting days can be stressful for children. The mix of sugar, stimulation, costumes, and social…