Blog: Reflections from the Journey

Letting Go of Perfect Holidays When Your Child Is Struggling with Their Mental Health
When your child is struggling with anxiety or depression, perfect holidays aren’t possible, and that’s okay. Learn how to let go of holiday expectations, embrace what your family needs now, and create meaningful moments during difficult times. Practical tips for parents.

Surviving (and Maybe Even Finding Moments of Light in) the Holidays When Your Child is Struggling
You see perfect holiday photos while wondering if your child can make it through the upcoming holiday events. When kids struggle with anxiety, depression, or mental health challenges, the holiday season brings extra pressure. Learn how to navigate Thanksgiving and December holidays with clear strategies, honest conversations, and realistic expectations for overwhelmed parents.
You’re Not Alone: Reflections on Parenting Through Mental Health Struggles
If you’re parenting a child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, you’re not alone. In this honest reflection, I share what helped me through the hardest moments, from recognizing the signs to finding hope and support.
How to Support Siblings When a Child Is in Crisis
When a child in the family is struggling with their mental health, the ripple effects touch everyone in the home, including siblings. Learn ways to support those siblings during challenging times.
How to Validate Your Child’s Feelings: A Parent’s Guide to Building Trust and Connection
Learning the importance of validation and how to validate my child’s feelings has been a huge part of my parenting journey. It sounds like something that should come naturally, but it is a powerful skill that most of us need to learn. In this post, I offer concrete examples and language you can use.
Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health
Join us for stories, strategies, gentle encouragement, and practical tools to help you navigate the mental health struggles of your children. I’ll share what I’ve learned as a parent and as someone who has spent her career finding resources to help others.





