by Allison Parr-Plasha | May 6, 2019 | Parenting, Children, Self Care
We are living in a time in the United States that encourages us to be anything but PRESENT with ourselves and our family. The constant emails and advertisements give us little room to digest what is happening now. Our culture is hyper-focused on what’s...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Dec 19, 2018 | Healing, Parenting, Children, Self Care
I had a pretty profound emotional reaction a couple of weeks ago that didn’t match the situation in front of me. It was intensified by the fact that I didn’t feel like I was at the helm. To say I felt out of control at that moment is an understatement. I...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Feb 3, 2015 | Counseling, Parenting, Children
Modeling healthy communication skills is an essential ingredient to raising kids who thrive emotionally, academically and socially. It certainly can be challenging considering the cultural climate that surrounds us today. It’s hard to avoid the gossip magazines that...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Dec 18, 2013 | Parenting, Children, Self Care
The holiday season can be a time of running around, gathering with friends, family and colleagues from near and afar. It can also be easy to get lost in the busyness. After a while we might find it difficult to connect to others because we are experiencing a...