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Common Parenting Challenges

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…and When Professional Support Can Help Most parents would agree that raising their children has been the most rewarding experience of their lives. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not also stressful, uncertain, overwhelming, and frustrating at the same time. Each child is unique, posing different behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges as they grow and develop. … Read more

What is Social Media Addiction? Signs, Symptoms, and Science

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Social media is a pervasive part of life today, connecting us with friends, delivering instant news headlines, and offering endless entertainment. However, what starts out as a seemingly harmless habit can, for many people, lead to something much more serious. Scrolling, posting, and checking notifications can become so all-consuming that social media addiction may result. … Read more

What is an Adoption Evaluation and Why It Matters

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Adoption is a life-changing journey for both children and families, bringing joy and hope for many, but also unique challenges and roadblocks along the way. One insightful tool used in the process is an adoption evaluation, which helps explore and understand the child’s developmental, emotional, and cognitive needs so they can get the best possible … Read more

What is Executive Function and Why It Matters For Daily Life

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Executive function is a set of mental skills that allow us to plan, stay organized, manage our emotions, and conduct daily responsibilities. Think of these skills as the brain’s management system, coordinating what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and what adjustments to make when we encounter roadblocks. Those who have … Read more

Understanding Pregnancy-Related Mood Disorders

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Pregnancy can certainly be a joyful time for mothers-to-be; however, for some, it can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Hormonal shifts, physical discomfort, and life transitions can all pose changes in mood. Today we’ll talk about what’s typical, and what could signal a deeper concern of pregnancy-related mood disorders. Thankfully, the support of therapy in Ann … Read more

Fall Exam Season is Coming—Are You Ready?

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What to Know: At a Glance As the cool, crisp air of autumn descends in Michigan, so too does the looming pressure of upcoming high-stakes exams. Whether you’re poised to take the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, MCAT, or even the bar exam, you already know these assessments can determine your academic or professional path. If … Read more

Is It Just Aging, or Something More?

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Early Signs of Dementia to Watch For Small changes in memory or behavior are natural as we age. From forgetting where we put the car keys to mixing up an appointment now and then, these are all a normal part of aging. But whether you’re noticing changes in yourself or in a loved one, you … Read more

Understanding Codependency: What It Is and How It Affects Relationships

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Navigating human relationships can be a complex journey. One part of that journey that often gets overlooked is codependency. This is basically a dysfunctional relationship pattern where one person excessively relies on another for emotional support, self-worth, and validation while compromising their own needs and well-being. Codependency goes beyond being overly reliant on someone; it … Read more