The Mom Show: Hour 1 Dr. Sonja of Confident Kids and Couples Counseling is talking about the importance of a healthy sex life for romantic relationships. Hear the most common sexual problems for couples, along with tips … Click HERE to listen!

The Mom Show: Hour 1 Dr. Gretchen and Dr. Sonja of Confident Kids and Couples Counseling talked about typical childhood worries versus when worry gets in the way and how to parent through it all. Click HERE to listen!

People often ask what the most common issues are in marriage counseling and the generic answer is usually “communication”.  Digging deeper into what can create real conflict between partners, though, is a sense that both people aren’t counting equally in the relationship.  Not counting equally is a subtle thing, often not clear how it shows […]

It’s that time of year again, when summer winds down and a new school year begins. It’s a change of season and time of transition, which naturally brings with it feelings of anticipation and nostalgia, perhaps a bit of excitement, some curiosity and maybe a bit of uncertainty and worry. These feelings can be heightened if […]

While many childhood fears and worry are a typical part of healthy child development, some children experience significant anxiety that interferes with their daily life. In fact, anxiety is the most common childhood mental health problem, with about 20% of children and adolescents experiencing persistent and excessive worry. However, some experts have suggested that anxiety disorders in […]

Whether your child is experiencing common childhood fears as a normal part of their healthy development or is struggling with intense fear, you can be a source of strength. As parents, we want our children to develop confidence and self-assurance. We want them to be capable of solving their problems, and we want them to […]

Stress. Worry. Fear. We tend to view these emotions as negative, but in reality, they are a normal and healthy part of human development. They are uncomfortable to feel, for sure. But discomfort isn’t actually bad. It’s just…uncomfortable. And that discomfort can actually serve a helpful purpose. Think about it. What would happen if you […]

Have you ever listened to the security instruction on airplanes about what to do if the oxygen mask drops and you are traveling with children?  They tell you to put them on yourself before you assist your children.  That’s because if you don’t take care of yourself first, you can’t actually help someone else (because […]

Some people are probably wondering “What in the world is a default parent?” but I’m guessing most households have one. In talking to people, both clinically and personally, over the years, most often the default parent is a mom. This is not to say that dads aren’t good parents because they usually are and are […]

All right, fair’s fair. I gave some advice the other day … advice that most men would applaud when it comes to men and their sexual needs and desires. You can check out that post here. Now we turn the tables. (Men, have a seat.) Women’s sexuality is a little more complex. No surprise there. […]