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5 Ways to Set Boundaries With Parents and Siblings During Holidays

Ah, the holidays – that special time of year when we reunite with our dear family, only to be reminded of why we cherish our adult...

5 Ways to Say No to Holiday Pressure

The holiday season is often envisioned as a time of joyous celebrations, warm family gatherings, and delightful traditions. However this...

Bullying in 1993 vs Bullying in 2023

Ah, the '90s – a time when slap bracelets, grunge music, and colorful scrunchies reigned supreme. Back then, bullying had a different...

The Impact of Intrusive Thoughts on Daily Life

Intrusive thoughts, those uninvited visitors to the party of your mind, might not be the most serious topic, but their impact on daily...

Promoting Self-Esteem and Body Positivity in Children

In today's world, where media, societal pressures, and unrealistic beauty standards are pervasive, promoting self-esteem and body...

The Anxiety of Summer Planning For Small, Needy Humans

Summer is coming, AKA the return of the wildings. Who are the wildings you may ask? Oh no one, just the small, needy humans who demand...

Supporting Children Who Struggle With Anxiety

Supporting children who struggle with anxiety is no easy feat, especially if the parent or guardian themself struggles with anxiety. Just...

How to talk to kids about scary things

Written by Guest PWG Therapist As a therapist, I am asked so often: how do I talk to my child about [fill in the blank: scary event in...

Perseverance

noun: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. So simple to look at these black and white words...

5 benefits of rest

Rest - I’ve been thinking about it a lot while I spend time here on the beach with two young kids ... NOT resting. It’s one of the great...

Get to know the therapist, VOL 1

While you are here perusing the sights we thought it would be nice to a do a little lighter get to know us! We answered some questions...

Everything you need to know about PWG!

Basic information about PWG ... the down and dirty quick info.