by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness
You’ve probably seen the phrase on Instagram or Tiktok or Twitter sometime in the last few years. It’s been made into a hashtag. #RestIsEssential. And it’s true. We need rest. But what kind of rest? When are we resting to help restore ourselves, and when do we feel...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 25, 2023 | boundaries, Mental Health
We know boundaries are important. They’re what protects our mental, emotional, and physical energy so that we’re not running ourselves ragged, engaging intimately with others without intention, or compromising our values. Firm boundaries matter. Taking time to reflect...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 3, 2023 | Mental Health
There is a lot of pressure on this season. Whether it’s pressure to make the perfect memory, pressure to buy the perfect gift, pressure to host the perfect family gathering, or pressure to make tight finances stretch far past where they normally could, the holiday...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 20, 2022 | Journaling
Life can seem particularly hectic in December. Just rolling of off Thanksgiving with various religious & spiritual holidays, time off of school, parties with loved ones and friends, and the grand finale that is New Year’s, time can rush by faster than we’re...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 8, 2022 | Grief
How do you feel about change? Some people love change and new experiences, and others have a harder time making big life transitions. We often understand that transitions of all kinds are tough on children, but we forget to acknowledge that major life changes are...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 6, 2022 | Mental Health
What do you do when you’re having big feelings? One common thing we recommend is talking through your feelings (especially with a professional who can help you work through where they’re coming from!) Talking through them can help you get to the root of what you’re...
by Lindsay Sanner | Oct 31, 2022 | Anxiety
Parenting is hard. It’s been described in an infinite number of ways, but one popular saying compares parenting to watching your heart walk around outside of your body. The love between a parent and a child is so hard to describe, and it makes sense that you might...
by Lindsay Sanner | Oct 18, 2022 | Couples, Intimacy
Clear and honest communication is one of the pillars of strong relationships, but when it comes to communicating our mental health needs, it can feel scary! But being open about your mental health invites space into your relationship for you and your partner to show...
by Lindsay Sanner | Oct 4, 2022 | Grief
Did your life turn out the way that you envisioned it would when you were younger? We all have different versions of ourselves that we grow into and out of, and these versions of yourselves may have had different dreams or expectations about life than you have now....
by Lindsay Sanner | Sep 21, 2022 | Child mental health
Why is sleep important for kids? Sleep is crucial for healthy functioning of everyone’s body, especially as we’re growing! Not only is it when your child’s body is able to rest, which gives them the energy to get up and do what they need to the next day–whether that’s...
