by Nicole Burgess LMFT | Jul 31, 2017 | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting
Mothers and fathers when your depression or anxiety symptoms begin to impact your daily living here are some tips on taking care of yourself and informing your daughter of the changes. Depression makes a noticeable difference You can’t pretend everything’s OK when...
by Nicole Burgess LMFT | May 22, 2017 | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting
I have heard this often over the years with the mothers I worked with, “Nicole I don’t have time to exercise or have quiet time for me.” Whether your daughter (or son) is one week old or in their 20’s and living at home, you have to take time for you. It is not being...
by Nicole Burgess LMFT | Apr 24, 2017 | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting
Is your daughter graduating high school this year or within the next couple of years? Here are some steps to prepare her for a successful launch and for you to practice self-care. Teach her practical skills You’ll feel a lot more confident sending your daughter off to...
by Nicole Burgess LMFT | Mar 13, 2017 | Family Issues, Parenting
Parenting a teenager can be challenging and rewarding. Being an adolescent isn’t always smooth sailing either. Below are five tips that can help cultivate a relationship of respect and trust between you and your daughter. Walk the walk Earn your daughter’s trust by...
by Nicole Burgess LMFT | Jul 28, 2014 | Communication Skills, Parenting
This is part one of a three-part series in communication. Every day each of us communicates both verbally and non-verbally. How we communicate can have a big impact on how others respond to and behave toward us. And many messages are communicated non-verbally, i.e....
by Nicole Burgess LMFT | Jun 24, 2014 | Parenting
Over the years I have recommended various parenting books for families or parenting groups. I have also had families or colleagues tell me about books they have found helpful. I thought I would pass some of these along to you. If you are expecting your first child or...
