by Dr. Lauren Plant, Head of School, Westerly School When the Surgeon General issued an advisory in December of 2021 about widespread mental health challenges that children, adolescents, and young adults are currently facing, it immediately resonated with much of what I have been personally
How it Began Adventures to Dreams Enrichment (AtDE) is a passion project that I began in 2015. Working as an educator in Los Angeles at the time, a student expressed that he was not able to play outside on the weekends. I knew I had
By: Ioana Pal, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, Stramski Children’s Developmental Center Just because a child is young, and often protected and supported by their parents, it doesn’t mean they don’t have fears and worries. Especially over the past few years, when they were exposed to a
Anonymity Motherhood is my personal experience, but it’s also very much about my child’s life. He has a right to control what information is shared with the public, which is something that took some time for me to understand. Because I’m sharing this outside of
Trusting Yourself As a mom of a 21 and 23-year-old, I’ve learned a lot about myself and parenting as I watched my kids grow. When they were young, I strived for perfection. With this, I became overwhelmed and felt that I was not well equipped
Hey mama! As moms, we all want to create deep, lasting bonds with our children, but between busy schedules and life’s many demands, it’s not always easy. Building a strong parent-child relationship takes time and intention, but the rewards are lifelong. Here are a few
Dear Mamas, I’ve created this guide because we’ve found something that works great for our family, and people keep asking for details about how it was put together. I’m going to share what worked for us in hopes that this will give some of you
Written By: Celinda Bradley, Owner of En Pointe Dane & Fitness My name is Celinda Bradley and I am the owner of En Pointe Dance & Fitness. I am a Long Beach mom of three. I have a senior at Wilson High School, Ethan, a freshman
Hey Mama! As the season of giving thanks rolls in, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. In our busy lives, it’s easy to focus on to-do lists and holiday preparations, but fostering gratitude in our hearts—and in our
Autism and Early Intervention As a pediatrician one of the most common topics parents ask me about is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism. Autism refers to a range of conditions that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral problems. The