By Anne Peters, LMFT It comes without surprise – it looks like winter outside! It’s so common this time of year to feel cooped up inside. The excitement of the holidays has passed, and now we settle into the coldest time of year. But there are so many benefits to both us and our children...

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s time we welcome 2021 with open arms and open hearts! It’s no secret 2020 has brought new worries and stress to us. The gift of a new year is a wonderful time for us to reflect on our own goals, passion, and motivation. I wanted to share with you a...

By Anne Peters, LMFT The holidays are officially upon us! This is a time of year that brings joy and merriment, but also tends to bring its fair share of stress. The holidays during 2020? Likely bringing more stress upon us as we figure out how to celebrate in a safe way during the pandemic....

By Anne Peters, LMFT Thanksgiving has come and gone, but our gratitude lasts all year long. How do we foster gratitude in our children? How can we teach them empathy? Here are some great ideas: 1. Empathize with your children – Model for them what it’s like to show empathy. As an example, if a...

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s finally that time of year – the holidays. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then it’s full steam ahead to celebrate our favorite winter holidays. The holiday season can bring so much joy, but it can also bring its fair share of stress and anxiety. This year is no different. In fact,...

By Anne Peters, LMFT Does anyone else still feel like you are recovering from daylight saving time? It’s always a reminder to me of just how important and crucial sleep is. We also know 2020 has brought a lot of stress, and with stress comes sleep difficulty. Why is it important that we get an...

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s no secret spending time with your family is important. How important is it? Spending time together as a family has been shown to decrease negative behaviors, improve academic functioning, improve confidence, and build a child’s positive character skills. Children learn from us, so if we model empathy, kindness, and compassion,...

By Anne Peters, LMFT Reading with your child is such a valuable experience. You can go on magical adventures together, learn something new with one another, and strengthen your relationship. Especially during difficult times, it can be helpful to read a book together that really connects with them. COVID-19 brings up a lot of questions...