October 27, 2026
More Than One Big Talk: Talking With Your Kids About Sex
A practical, non-shaming guide to ongoing conversations with children and teens about bodies, consent, relationships, readiness, and online sexual content.
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Reflections for clarity, connection, and everyday growth.
Writing from Carey Hitchcock, LCSW on therapy, anxiety, parenting, neurodiversity, self-compassion, and the patterns that shape how we show up in daily life.
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These posts are offered for learning and reflection. They are not a substitute for individualized therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.
October 26, 2026
Being Needed Is Not the Same as Being Valued
A reflection on usefulness, belonging, and choosing relationships with greater honesty, mutuality, and intention.
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October 1, 2026
How Are We True to Ourselves?
A reflection on authenticity, vulnerability, discernment, and the courage it takes to be known.
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September 30, 2026
Choosing to Slow Down
A reflection on urgency, pacing, glimmers, and making room for a more intentional next step.
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September 28, 2026
ADHD, Parenting, and the Search for More Ease
A reflection on ADHD, parenting, executive functioning, and why families often need less shame and more support designed for real life.
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September 7, 2026
Before the Overwhelm: ADHD and the Back-to-School Transition
A gentle, practical reflection for families navigating ADHD, school transitions, body signals, and small pauses before overwhelm takes over.
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August 30, 2026
When Fear Gets in the Way of What Matters Most
A reflection on anxiety, self-criticism, body signals, and how therapy can help us move toward how we want to show up.
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