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Warning Signs of Depression in Teens During the Holidays: What Parents Need to Know
READ MORE >: Warning Signs of Depression in Teens During the Holidays: What Parents Need to KnowThe holidays are often painted as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many teens, this time of year can amplify feelings of isolation, sadness, and stress. Between disrupted routines, social pressures, and…
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But Won’t They Get Behind? Reframing the Guilt About Missing School for Therapy
READ MORE >: But Won’t They Get Behind? Reframing the Guilt About Missing School for TherapyIf you’re a parent in Ballwin, Kirkwood, Frontenac, or anywhere across St. Louis, you’ve likely felt a pang of guilt at the thought of pulling your child out of school for therapy. You might worry…
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Is It Okay to Miss School for Therapy?
READ MORE >: Is It Okay to Miss School for Therapy?As a parent, you’re constantly making choices that shape your child’s well-being—from keeping them safe and supported to helping them grow emotionally and academically. But sometimes, even the smallest decisions bring up big questions. Why…
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Adults (and What You Can Do About It)
READ MORE >: How Childhood Trauma Affects Adults (and What You Can Do About It)Childhood shapes so much of who we become, but what happens when those early years are filled with stress, neglect, or emotional wounds? Trauma doesn’t just disappear because we grow up. Instead, it often weaves…
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ChatGPT Can’t Be Your Therapist: The Limits of AI in Emotional Emergencies
READ MORE >: ChatGPT Can’t Be Your Therapist: The Limits of AI in Emotional EmergenciesIn the past year, unprecedented numbers of people have been seeking help from AI for urgent mental health needs. According to OpenAI, out of 800 million weekly users, about 0.15%—roughly 1.2 million people—talk to ChatGPT…
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Why Many Adults Still Struggle with Childhood Trauma
READ MORE >: Why Many Adults Still Struggle with Childhood TraumaChildhood trauma doesn’t simply fade as time passes. For many adults in the St. Louis area, early emotional wounds continue to influence everyday life—affecting relationships, confidence, and stress response. The struggle isn’t about willpower or…
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Anger, Resentment, and Fatherhood: What No One Tells You About Parenting Stress
READ MORE >: Anger, Resentment, and Fatherhood: What No One Tells You About Parenting StressFatherhood is often described as one of life’s greatest gifts. You see that message everywhere—from commercials that show playful dads and happy kids, to social media posts celebrating “dad life.” And, yes, there are moments…
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Things We Don’t Talk About, Part 2: A Day in the Life of a Teenager’s Parent (AKA: Did That Just Happen?)
READ MORE >: Things We Don’t Talk About, Part 2: A Day in the Life of a Teenager’s Parent (AKA: Did That Just Happen?)You love them. You really do. But if you’ve walked out of a room lately and mouthed “What just happened?” to yourself—or caught your reflection mid-sigh because somehow your teenager just argued against showering—this one’s…
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What Helps (Even If It Doesn’t Fix Everything): Real Tools for Moms of Teens
READ MORE >: What Helps (Even If It Doesn’t Fix Everything): Real Tools for Moms of TeensIf you’ve walked with us through Is it Okay That I Hate My Teenager? and Field Notes for Moms of Teens, you already know this truth: parenting teens is messy, humbling, and full of emotions…
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How to Build a Deeper Emotional Connection in Your Relationship
READ MORE >: How to Build a Deeper Emotional Connection in Your RelationshipStrong relationships are built on connection, an ongoing process of understanding, support, and truly seeing each other. While love is the foundation, deepening emotional intimacy requires intentional effort. Whether you’ve been together for years or…