Identity Development & Youth Sports

There are countless wonderful things about youth sports, but it’s also true that there are high expectations placed on young athletes. Recently, there’s been a trend towards sports specialization at an early age. This is motivated by trying to help...

Carrying the Mental Load

How many things did you have to plan ahead or think about just to get out of the house this morning? If you’re like me, you lose count and all of these steps like making your lunch, feeding the dog, and double-checking that you locked the door because the steps become...

Gendered Attention in Classrooms

Over the last few years, students across America have transitioned from online to in-person learning (and, sometimes, back to online again). As our children return to their classrooms, however, they are not only adjusting to new rules about mask-wearing and hand...

Research on the Empty Nest

Last week’s blog was a reflection on my and my clients’ experiences transitioning to an empty nest. Since I’m all about using science to IGNITE change, I thought this week we’d dive a little deeper into research about how parents may react when their children leave...

Motherhood and Your Career: Can Coaching Help?

Work can be stressful no matter who you are or what you do. But for many of half the world’s population of women, additional stress underlies professional and work concerns – motherhood. Your motherhood and your career may often feel at odds. Many women either...