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Let the Good Times Roll

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

Issues: connection, how to, list, parenting, routine, self-help, summer, tips

Written by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED Kids are so excited about summer and time off from school, but summer can be stressful for parents who may struggle with keeping kids busy or with helping kids adjust to summer camp programs or new babysitters. It’s difficult to balance the need for down time, friend time, and […]

Why We Need Each Other

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Issues: connection, health, loneliness, relationships, social connections

by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED As humans, we are born with the innate need to connect and form relationships. Having social connections and healthy relationships help us in every way; emotionally, physically, and cognitively. While eating our vegetables and getting exercise improves our health, building supportive relationships also makes a big difference in our mental […]

Summer Blues and Changing How We Think About Independence

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

Issues: connection, COVID-19, grief, independence, mindfulness, pandemic, summer, tips

Independence Day is upon us and we are entering the heart of summer. However, we are still very much in the midst of a pandemic. This means that many of us are left grieving what COVID is taking from us during the short, sweet Colorado summer. What is normally a time to have fun, explore, […]

Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Issues: beyond consequences, communication, connection, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotions, Heather Forbes, parent/child, parenting, relationships

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW Summertime is a great time to reconnect with your children! As I hit the trail for a quick jog I was engrossed in the beauty of Colorado at this time of year. For several moments I was flooded with visualizations of children and parents playing together. Suddenly I hear a boy […]

Parenting: Building Secure and Connected Relationships with Your Children

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

Issues: attachment, children, connection, parenting

by Jessica Downs Parents occupy many roles, including entertainers, drivers, providers, playmates, teachers, guides, and protectors. Stretched with responsibilities, and hopeful for the future of their children, parents frequently ask, “What is the most important thing I can do for my child?” Of all the strategies available to parents, research indicates that a secure attachment […]