Ask Yesenia: Caring for Yourself and Embracing Peace
At times, life can feel heavy—whether it's the weight of things happening in the world beyond our control, the stress of work and family...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Oct 244 min read
Ask Yesenia: Embracing the Holidays
I love this time of year, filled with joy, cherished traditions, gratitude - and let’s not forget those wonderfully cozy moments. The...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Sep 274 min read
Ask Yesenia: Building Healthy Sleep Habits
Isn’t sleep just the best? I definitely love it! As a parent, though, you quickly learn that the blissful slumber you once took for...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Aug 293 min read
Ask Yesenia: Everyday Parenting Challenges- Finding What Works for Your Family
Parenting is undeniably challenging. I remember bringing my daughter home from the hospital and worrying, “Will I mess this up? Can I...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jul 314 min read
Ask Yesenia: Embracing the Back-to-School Transition
Summer is coming to a close, and the new school year is soon approaching! I vividly recall the mixed emotions I had as a child. Realizing...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jun 274 min read
Ask Yesenia: Fun in the Sun: Making the Most of Summer Schedules!
With the arrival of Summer, my hope is to be intentional in creating memories with my daughter. I remember as a kid myself, the...
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Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
May 303 min read
Ask Yesenia: Celebrate Dads: Your Presence Matters
As a parent of a 2-year-old, I see her proudly enter the toddler stage, as she begins to explore the world around her, and become more...
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Nicole Young and Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Apr 304 min read
Ask Yesenia: Positive Parenting is Powerful!
By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo and Nicole M. Young, MSW My kids were 5- and 9-years old when I began managing the Triple P – Positive...
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Nicole Young and Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Apr 13 min read
Ask Nicole: 30 Days of Quality Time
As parents, we know how easy it is to get caught up in everyday life. Whether it’s chores, homework, kids’ activities, or work, some days...
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Nicole Young and Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Feb 294 min read
Ask Nicole: Tips for the Teen Years
It wasn’t that long ago that I was riding the wild, twisty rollercoaster called Raising Teens. I remember countless tense discussions...
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Nicole Young
Jan 313 min read
Ask Nicole: Expressing Love Through Quality Time
I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day as a child. My favorite memory is of the Valentine’s “mailbox” that appeared every February. It was a...
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Nicole Young
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Ask Nicole: Celebrating YOU During Positive Parenting Awareness Month!
Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens: we’re celebrating YOU in...
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Nicole Young
Nov 29, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Finding Peace and Joy During the Holidays
There have been many devastating events happening the last several years, one right after another. Lives and homes have been lost, and it...
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Nicole Young
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Ask Nicole: Giving Thanks
I often start this monthly column with a true story about my experiences as a parent. Writing about my own parenting challenges is like...
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Nicole Young
Sep 27, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Homework Routines Are Your Friend!
My children are young adults now, but I still have “homework battle scars.” I remember feeling like our lives revolved around due dates...
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Nicole Young
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Encouraging a Growth Mindset
When my kids were younger, I often wondered and worried, “Will they be prepared to live on their own someday?” Deep down, I knew the...
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Nicole Young
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Teaching Children to Cope With Anxiety
Is it just me, or is it getting harder to keep up with life? Some days, it feels like I’m on a treadmill that’s going too fast, but I...
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Nicole Young
Jun 30, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Simple Summertime Ideas
When I was a child, Summer. Lasted. For. Ever. I remember long days that usually began with picking beans and then weeds in the hot sun,...
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Nicole Young
May 31, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Tips for Dads and Father Figures
I have many happy childhood memories of my dad playing the guitar and singing, instigating highly competitive family croquet tournaments...
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Nicole Young
Apr 27, 20234 min read
Ask Nicole: Self-care is Essential!
This year will be the first time in 23 years that I won’t spend Mother's Day with at least one child in my home. My youngest child is...
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