Transition days, those handoff moments when your child returns from the other parent’s house, can be tender, unpredictable, and sometimes downright difficult. Whether your child comes back shut down, hyperactive, clingy, distant, or “off,” it can leave you feeling helpless, frustrated, or rejected. But here's the truth: your child isn't being difficult. They're adapting. With a little intention and compassion, you can help them reset! This post will walk you through some strategies!

Anxious thoughts can feel automatic, intrusive, and all too real. But here’s the truth: just because a thought feels true doesn’t mean it is. In fact, many of our most anxiety-inducing thoughts are simply mental habits (patterns we’ve repeated so often that they feel like facts). The good news? You can change them.

You’ve told yourself,“I want to forgive.”You’ve tried to let go.You’ve journaled, meditated, maybe even had the hard conversations. They have made efforts to make amends and now the ball is in your court. And still—something lingers. A heaviness. A sting. A part of you that just… can’t seem to move on. Let’s talk about that. Because forgiveness is not a light switch.It’s not a moment. It’s a process—and sometimes, it’s a long one.