I Have a Teenager and We Still Love Each Other
I love my teenager. Life with a teenager is not horrible. People are so hard on teens, it’s like they forget they used to be one themselves. I believe in connection and building mutually respectful relationships. I understand that hormones, stress and big...
Have the Difficult Conversations
Life isn’t easy, and it’s not fun to figure it out on your own. There are many sources to get information, but the best source is from your parents. So what are we talking about? SexLoveRelationshipsSocial MediaSexualityEmotionsMental healthMental...
The World is Not Black and White
The world is filled with gray Is your child a black and white thinker? Do you feel as though you are walking on egg shells? Do you make sure everything is “perfect” to avoid a meltdown? If you said yes to any of these questions, you have a rigid child. A...
Sensory Sensitive Child
Would you child stand to have their hands covered in paint? Does your child have hard pants and soft pants? Does it take forever to get dressed? Do the seams on socks and underwear irritate your child? Are they sensitive to light, sound or textures? You many have a...
Preparing Your Child for a New Baby
I know what you are thinking, how will I ever love another baby as much as I love my first born? It’s a common question and I promise you will be able to find space in your heart for both. Being a mom again is an amazing experience. I remember feeling “I...
Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a mental health professional, speaker, parenting expert, author, wife and mother.
