Our team was recently speaking about ways to help children and young teens gain a sense of mastery for travel. Whenever we have a chance to encourage a sense of […]
Can you name the feelings you experienced and continue to feel in the aftermath of the Orlando massacre? Shock, fear, anger, sadness, grief, confusion, disbelief, broken-heartedness, compassion are a short […]
The 8th graders we know are both excited and nervous about the big transition to high school. New opportunities can be thrilling. The unfamiliar and additional stresses can be daunting. […]
“If it scares you it might be a good thing to try.” Seth Godin I stood at just above 11,000 feet elevation with shaky muscles and strained breath and wondered […]
Thoughts on New Year’s Intentions: Yes, I like to call them intentions, rather than resolutions. Here are 4 tips for intentional living in the new year. We have found these […]
All resources listed in Alphabetical Order Specific Resources for Parents of Teens and Young Adults Acquainted with the Night by Paul Raeburn An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison Borderline […]
Dr. Johnson discusses 4 tips to help find the right therapist for you: https://youtu.be/AgcJkGgHxKI
Check out Dr. Melissa Johnson introducing our Stand Up! Speak Out!™ Curriculum: https://youtu.be/LUkG2rOwCig

Parenting is likely the hardest job on the planet, hands down. And it’s the one job that doesn’t require an interview process, an orientation/training period or annual evaluations. Parenting can […]
Assembled by Dr. Melissa Johnson It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’ve been reflecting on the many families I’ve known who have had to face a cancer journey of one […]