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Why Friendship Breakups Matter: Exploring the Lasting Effects on Mental Health
READ MORE >: Why Friendship Breakups Matter: Exploring the Lasting Effects on Mental HealthFriendship breakups–those painful moments when a close connection fades or ends–are often overlooked in conversations about emotional well-being. Yet, these losses can be just as impactful as romantic breakups, stirring up a complex mix of…
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Why Choose Private Pay Therapy: Quality and Benefits
READ MORE >: Why Choose Private Pay Therapy: Quality and BenefitsWhen it comes to investing in your mental health, choosing the right therapy option is essential. For many in the St. Louis area–whether you’re a busy mom juggling family and work, a young adult navigating…
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Summer Self-Care for Parents: Finding Me-Time Amidst Family Chaos
READ MORE >: Summer Self-Care for Parents: Finding Me-Time Amidst Family ChaosThe kids are running through the sprinklers, the dog is barking at the mail truck, and you’re mentally juggling the grocery list, work emails, and tomorrow’s swim lessons. Summer is supposed to be a season…
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Creating a ‘Loose’ Summer Schedule: The Key to Happy Kids and Parents
READ MORE >: Creating a ‘Loose’ Summer Schedule: The Key to Happy Kids and ParentsImagine a summer where your family enjoys both the freedom of unscheduled afternoons and the comfort of a gentle routine. No frantic rushes, no endless “What’s next?”—just a rhythm that allows for laughter, connection, and…
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Whine-Free Zone: Strategies for Dealing with Summer Complaints
READ MORE >: Whine-Free Zone: Strategies for Dealing with Summer ComplaintsEver notice how the sound of whining can turn a sunny afternoon into a thunderstorm—no matter how many fun plans you’ve made? If you’re a parent, you know that summer break brings its own unique…
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The Summer Slide: Keeping Academic Skills Sharp Without the Stress
READ MORE >: The Summer Slide: Keeping Academic Skills Sharp Without the StressDid you know that kids can lose up to two months of reading skills over the summer if they don’t stay engaged? For many parents in communities like Ballwin, Chesterfield, and Kirkwood, there’s a familiar…
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Maintaining Friendships: Helping Kids Stay Connected When School’s Out
READ MORE >: Maintaining Friendships: Helping Kids Stay Connected When School’s OutSummer in St. Louis is a time for freedom—late nights, pool days, and family adventures. But for many kids and teens, the long break from school can also mean drifting away from friends they saw…
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Digital Detox: Managing Screen Time During Long Summer Days
READ MORE >: Digital Detox: Managing Screen Time During Long Summer DaysManaging screen time during summer break can feel like an uphill battle—here’s how to win it without war. Whether you’re in Chesterfield, Kirkwood, or Ballwin, parents everywhere are facing the same challenge: how to keep…
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Summer Jobs and Internships: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Thrive in Competitive Work Environments
READ MORE >: Summer Jobs and Internships: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Thrive in Competitive Work EnvironmentsSummer jobs and internships are more than just a rite of passage—they’re a training ground for adulthood. Whether your teen is flipping burgers, interning at a local nonprofit, or launching a side hustle, these experiences…
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When College Kids Come Home: Adapting to a Full Nest Again
READ MORE >: When College Kids Come Home: Adapting to a Full Nest AgainPicture this: your teen returns home from college, and suddenly your quiet house feels full again—now what? While having your child back under your roof can be joyful, it often comes with growing pains: conflicting…