

The Power of Assertiveness
Do you know how to stand firm when the need arises? Do you know how to exercise your rights? Do you consider yourself to be assertive? Generally speaking, the family we grow up in has a lot to do with how we end up learning to communicate in relationships. We may be passive and not advocate for ourselves, aggressive and attempt to run all over others, or passive-aggressive and smile while sabotaging others behind their backs. In order to build healthy relationships, we mu


Power of (Unstructured) Play
What are your memories of playing as a child? Do you remember how fun it was to play hide and seek, tag, or good guys vs bad guys? How about arguing about rules in kickball, taking turns at jump rope, creating imaginary worlds with dolls, building forts, putting on plays, and dressing-up? You would come home red faced and covered in sweat and dirt. From long summer days to a few precious after-school hours, kid-organized play may have filled much of your free time, but what