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Maybe the words came out sharper than you meant.Maybe you missed the moment to connect.Maybe the past still weighs heavy...
02/25/2026

Maybe the words came out sharper than you meant.
Maybe you missed the moment to connect.
Maybe the past still weighs heavy.

But grace says this: It is never too late to pause, repair, and move forward with intention. ❤️

Every moment is a new chance to choose connection over perfection.

02/25/2026

Ever found yourself wondering… Is it too late to course correct with my kid?
Maybe they’re older now. Maybe the moments you wish you could redo feel like they’ve piled too high.

If that question has been sitting heavy in your heart, this one’s for you. Watch this short video for a powerful reminder you might need today. Share with a friend that may need this encouragement, too.

It’s not just about the words we say, it’s the felt-sense behind them. 🧠💛Thanks to mirror neurons, our brains are consta...
02/23/2026

It’s not just about the words we say, it’s the felt-sense behind them. 🧠💛

Thanks to mirror neurons, our brains are constantly picking up emotional cues from one another. That’s why a connected presence can soothe a meltdown… and why our own self-awareness is one of the most powerful parenting tools we have.

The more connected we are within, the more connected we can be with those we love.

02/20/2026

If bedtime has become a battle lately, you’re not alone. This video walks you through a gentle, brain-based approach to help your child (and you!) get back into a rhythm that feels safe and restful. It’s not about perfection, it’s about perspective, presence, and patience.

Save this for the next hard night, and share with a friend who’s deep in the bedtime trenches too. 💤✨

When the world feels heavy and parenting feels overwhelming, there is a truth I encourage my clients to come back to.Swi...
02/18/2026

When the world feels heavy and parenting feels overwhelming, there is a truth I encourage my clients to come back to.

Swipe through for one of the most impactful mindset shifts I teach parents in therapy.

So much of how we respond, how we discipline, how we show affection, how we handle conflict, comes from the parenting we...
02/16/2026

So much of how we respond, how we discipline, how we show affection, how we handle conflict, comes from the parenting we received ourselves.

But here’s the hope:
🛑 You can pause.
👀 You can notice.
↪️ You can choose a new pattern.

You are not stuck with a blurry lens. Healing and clarity are possible. And the work you do now doesn’t just impact your kids, it frees you, too.

On a day all about love, this is the reminder we need most. 💗True love begins with God, flows through us, and reaches th...
02/14/2026

On a day all about love, this is the reminder we need most. 💗

True love begins with God, flows through us, and reaches those around us. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or simply pausing for a quiet moment alone, may your heart be rooted in the kind of love that never fails.

I want to shine a light on an organization doing real work for youth mental health in our community: The Goldfinch Found...
02/13/2026

I want to shine a light on an organization doing real work for youth mental health in our community: The Goldfinch Foundation.

Inspired by the legacy of Owen Willers, this foundation is on a mission to make mental wellness approachable, reduce stigma, and empower young people with connection, creativity, and purpose. They offer community events, mental health education, and safe spaces where teens and families can learn, grow, and feel seen.

Their heart-led work reminds us that mental health isn’t something we fix in isolation; it’s something we build together. If this mission resonates with you, I encourage you to learn more, join a community event, or simply share their message with someone who needs it.

💛 Let’s keep talking about mental wellness, connection, and compassion, especially for the next generation.
👉 Learn more at thegff.org

I look forward to attending next week! What an inspiring few days!
02/13/2026

I look forward to attending next week! What an inspiring few days!

02/13/2026

While you’re helping your kids with their Valentine’s cards and maybe planning something for your spouse… don’t forget a heart that can sometimes get overlooked.

Take a minute, press play, and see what kind of connection might be waiting for you. 💗

02/11/2026

Some of the hardest parenting seasons line up with major brain growth spurts, and they can catch even the most intentional parents off guard. What looks like attitude, defiance, or emotional whiplash is often a developing brain asking for support in the only way it knows how.

In this video, I walk through the ages that kids brains go through the biggest shifts and the tools that actually help parents stay balanced and connected when everything feels shaky.

If you’re in one of those seasons right now, this one is for you. And if you know a parent who keeps wondering if they’re doing something wrong, send this their way.

✨Big news! I’m officially a Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician (C-IPNB).This certification is more than a cr...
02/09/2026

✨Big news! I’m officially a Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician (C-IPNB).
This certification is more than a credential; it’s a reflection of the deep work I do every day with parents and children in my therapy room.

Because behind every meltdown, every moment of disconnection, every “why did I react that way?” is a brain and a nervous system doing what they were wired to do.

Through this lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology, I help families:

💡 Understand what’s happening in their child’s brain and body during dysregulation

🧠 Teach kids (and parents) how to shift and regulate their nervous system

🗣️ Name the fears that often drive big behaviors

❤️ Explore attachment styles and how they shape parenting triggers

🤝 Build authentic connection, not just better behavior

This isn’t just theory, it’s transformation.

I feel so honored to walk alongside families toward more calm, more understanding, and more connection. If you’re ready to bring this kind of brain-based, heart-forward support into your parenting journey, I’d love to work together. Send me a message or visit my website for a free 15 minute consultation.

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