© 2024 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Who should decide whether a child gets access to life-saving care? Or if the child’s ...
I’ve heard the phrase “man up” a lot over the years, and I’m ashamed to say I’ve also said it once or twice, back in the day. All the more reason to ...
I've had my fair share of dark times. Ten years ago, I experienced the triple whammy of navigating a messy divorce, receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, all ...
I don’t particularly enjoy taking walks in parks. Please don’t judge me when I say this, but I have to admit that walks in parks often feel like a messy ...
We play a game called "spotto" when we're driving, where you get points for every yellow car you "spot". Since my daughter loves pink and purple, we’ve ...
Having a healthy immune system is so important. The feeling of constantly being sick or feeling under the weather can just get so exhausting! Did you know ...
I just got back from a short holiday at the beach.It was the first time in a long time that I could unplug. And other than checking emails every other day, ...
Am I Safe? Our nervous system is the silent communicator between our body, mind, and soul. It is constantly scanning our environment, asking ...
Difficult people don’t just drain your patience – they may also affect your health. New research on “hasslers” shows how persistent negative ...
Reactive more than determined Angry more than peaceful Tired more than energetic Languishing more than active Confused more than clear ...
Mixed emotions can be normal, human, and honest. Shirin Shoai, LMFT, offers a gentle five-minute practice for naming feelings without judging yourself. The ...
Last week, I cleaned out my 11yo’s backpack. Hold me. The experience has me shook, and not just in the typical “middle-schoolers are disgusting” way ...