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Ask Yesenia: Developing and Attitude of Gratitude
Some days, I get so caught up in work, chores, and the busyness of everyday life that I forget to slow down and really notice the little things. Watching my daughter play, hearing her laugh at something silly, or seeing sunlight spill across the living room—these small moments often pass by before I even register them. Lately, I’ve been making an effort to pause more often: to feel the warmth of the sun on my face, savor a quiet cup of coffee, or simply take a deep breath. Do
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Oct 303 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Power of Setting Limits
Parents naturally want to make their kids happy—we love them so much, it's natural to want to give them the world. But balancing that...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Oct 34 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Parenting Through Back-to-School Emotions
The new school year is here (already—how did that happen?). With it comes big transitions, complex emotions, and a lot of effort from all of us.
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Sep 113 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Teaching Children to Cope With Anxiety
Life moves fast. Between work deadlines, school drop-offs, lunchboxes, and the constant ping of notifications, sometimes it doesn’t take...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jul 293 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Friendships
We’ve all experienced friendship fallouts one way or another, whether as kids or adults. As I see my daughter forming friendships at...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jul 24 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Tips for Dads and Father Figures
Every day, I watch my husband create special memories with our daughter. From playing pretend, singing songs, or going on little...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
May 284 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Your Mental Health Matters!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also a time when we celebrate our mothers, grandmas, aunties, and other mother figures....
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
May 14 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Little Changes, Lasting Impact
April is the Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is a good opportunity to remind ourselves that 1) raising...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Mar 314 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Parenting During Uncertain Times
So much has happened this year already – how is it already March, and yet, how is it only just March? The news these days can be...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Feb 284 min read
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Ask Yesenia: Celebrating Love with Simple Acts
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and I love that we have a holiday dedicated to showing the people we care about how much we love and...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jan 314 min read
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Ask Yesenia: 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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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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...
Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
May 30, 20243 min read
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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...
Nicole Young and Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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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...
Nicole Young and Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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