This morning I was on LIVE on the air at FOX 5 San Diego talking with Shally Zomorodi about how to manage expectations and minimize stress during the holiday season. Below is a little recap of what we discussed and some additional tips of things we didn’t get to during the segment. The biggest challenge I see this time of… Read More
Spreading Joy, Not Spirits: Creative Gift Ideas for Holiday Celebrations
This holiday season, let’s normalize giving hosts alternative gifts instead of alcohol for holiday celebrations. Sure, giving alcohol to a host at a holiday gathering may be traditional, but who even started that initiative and who says we have to abide by it in 2023? Well, I did my research, and although giving wine is centuries old and dates back… Read More
A Parent’s Guide: Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing
It’s officially back to school season and parents, as well as their children, are adapting to new schedules, new routines, new teachers, and new friends. As parents, we want to set our children up for success in school whether it be helping them with their homework or giving them advice on their peer relationships. But what about their mental health?… Read More
Authenticity in Self-Care: How to Avoid Falling Into Faux Wellness Trends
Let’s do a mental health check-in! We are half-way through the year, and even though new year resolutions aren’t trending this time of year, it’s never too late in the year to start making positive changes in your life and prioritizing your mental health. In fact, any day is a good day to hit pause and reflect on your values… Read More
How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, recently issued a proclamation declaring that the first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 1-May 7. And fun fact, May 7th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which also happens to be my birthday! That’s why I was thrilled… Read More
A Guide to Help Kids Cope with Tragic Events & Navigating Parental Anxiety and Grief After a Traumatic Experience
Parents and children of all ages can be severely affected by current events, especially traumatic ones like the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Individuals all over the world are seeking support, answers, education, and a sense of safety and control. Many of the fears we collectively experience as a society after a traumatic event are fueled by the… Read More
Top 10 Sleep Habits for Overall Wellness
Today is World Sleep Day. It’s a day to celebrate sleep and bring global awareness to help others get a better night’s sleep. As a licensed mental health therapist, I know how vital a good night’s sleep is to function properly. Getting enough sleep and quality sleep seemed to come easy before I was a parent, but how can parents… Read More
Behind the Scenes at The Magical Media Blogger Retreat
When I first started my blog, I didn’t know a single soul who also blogged. I was alone and on my own to learn the business. I slowly but surely started going to blogger conferences and meeting more bloggers, and each time I went learned a little more about how to grow my blog and monetize my business. Being a… Read More
An Extraordinary Family Desert Oasis at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
My family and I recently visited The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and had the most extraordinary time. This desert oasis is pure luxury mixed with family fun and I am literally counting the days until we can go back for another visit. Two nights was certainly not enough time to explore and restore. I could have easily stayed… Read More
Why a Vault Health At-Home COVID-19 Test is the Best Present for Every Stocking This Year
With the holiday season in full swing and everything being so merry and bright, this time of year typically brings three things: holiday travel, social parties, and family gatherings. Before the pandemic, many of us didn’t think twice about getting together with large groups of friends, co-workers, and/or family members. We didn’t overthink the idea of sitting or talking too… Read More
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