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In my last blog, Why Boredom is Good for Kids, we talked about how being bored sparks creativity, and how it teaches children to keep themselves …

Continue reading “Why Stress is Good for Kids”

At Coral Gables Counseling Center, we often have what we call Meeting of the Minds, better known as MOM meetings. These are meetings where psychologists, …

Continue reading “Why Boredom Is Good for Kids”

February is the month of love. Since Christmas ended, stores have been filled with cards, chocolates, and flowers… Reminders to show love to spouses, partners, …

Continue reading “Beyond Valentine’s Day: Love Starts with You”

Throughout my years as a therapist, parents have come to me with many different challenges their children are facing. One of the most common concerns …

Continue reading “Introvert, Extrovert, or Both? Understanding Your Child”

As we all know, school starts soon, and many parents across the country are already buying school supplies and uniforms and preparing their kids for …

Continue reading “Making Friends in High School and Taking Care of Your Mental Health”

School is finally ending, and kids are excited that summer is about to begin. Most kids are hoping to stay home, relax with their electronics, …

Continue reading “The Importance of Kids Participating in Summer Camp”

In a few days, I will turn 50. Many people have been asking me how it feels to turn the big 5-0; honestly, I’m not …

Continue reading “Life is a Roller Coaster”

Summer is coming to an end. School is right around the corner, as students will be going back to in-person learning. This past year school …

Continue reading “Going Back to School”

The end of summer is here and we are heading into round two of virtual learning. The adjustment of virtual learning has been difficult for …

Continue reading “Round Two of Virtual Learning”

It seems that every time we turn on the TV or listen to the news, all we hear is negative activities going on in the …

Continue reading “Teaching Respect to Children”

I remember almost four years ago, I was making the decision on leaving an agency that I was involved with for over 15-years. I had …

Continue reading “Creating Goals and the Fear of Falling Down”

Summer Summer time for many is a time to break away from the structure, routine and rules given to us by school. Summer for kids …

Continue reading “Transitioning Summer to School: Restarting Routines”

Recently, I have noticed more and more parents acting less as the parent and trying to be more like a friend to their kids. They …

Continue reading “Parenting is not being your child’s friend.”

Ok, Dads…let’s take a look at what today’s moms go through while still working a full-time job. After getting out of work, they normally pick …

Continue reading “Is Your Wife A Super Mom?”

Licensed Mental Health Counselor This blog goes out to all parents, single parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, foster parents, and guardians. We are dealing with a …

Continue reading “Calling All Parents…”

  It’s that time of the month when “love is in the air” and everyone seems to be talking about romance. Stress levels seem to …

Continue reading “Love Yourself First”

I remember as a child the excitement of the beginning of the holiday season. The arrival of the Christmas tree was an important event. As …

Continue reading “Family Traditions”