by Katelyn Easter, MS, MFT, choreographer, Ballet Instructor and Creative-Arts Trained Therapist At the young age of three, my grandma took me to see the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Ballet.  I was transfixed for the three hour performance.  Never a moment did my eyes leave the stage.  Immediately after the performance, I took my grandma’s hand, leading her toward the…
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Magic Bedtime Formula for Kids What is the first thing you feel when someone says “bedtime routine?” Anxiety? Frustration? Hopelessness? Embarrassment? You are not alone. So many parents struggle with bedtime for their kids. Let’s face it, it’s the end of the day. You’re exhausted. You’ve used up all your willpower to be kind, polite, answer questions, get stuff done,…
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featured on Chaotic Commute written by Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC Setting goals is exciting, isn’t it? There’s a thrill, a rush. Research says you actually release endorphins when you set goals because you picture the results and it makes you happy. Crushing your goals is really great too. Obviously. But it’s somewhere between the start line and finish line that…
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Presented live May 20, 2017 by Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC, NCC There is a secret to winning arguments that can save precious time and spreading love and connection in a world that desperately needs it. Two things are true of all arguments big or small. One: we all have them. Two: we all want to be right. So what are…
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Moms, high fives, you survived!!! I hope you’re pouring yourself a hot coffee or cup of tea. How are you doing? It’s been a brutally cold snap across the country, which means lots of cabin fever. For those of you, with me in Chicago, schools have been closed three days this week. THREE DAYS. Anyone else have some parenting “moments”…
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