by Dr Aletta | Apr 12, 2026 | Adulting, Good Therapy, Happiness, Health Psychology, Parenting, Positive Psych, Relationships, Self-Care
Into Act III of my life, and I still struggle with adulting. Not kidding. It sucks. I tell myself I should be better than this, but I’m not. I’m like a lot, maybe most, human beings, I think. When the going gets tough, I want a blankie and something silly on TV to... 
by Dr Aletta | May 23, 2024 | Adulting, Family Matters, Parenting
Your Mom calls up from wherever she is and says in a happy, bubbly voice that she’s coming to visit and isn’t it great, she can come next week and stay for a month! You feel panic begin to creep in but you shove it off. You can handle this, your inner voice... 
by Kendal Vaarwerk | Jun 22, 2023 | Family Matters, Parenting, Relationships
Play provides enjoyment, curiosity, excitement, diversion, and allows us to be fun and silly. Beyond the fun and games, play is important! Play allows children to learn about themselves and others, explore their own interests, be creative, and try on different roles,... 
by Kendal Vaarwerk | Jun 13, 2023 | Family Matters, Kids, Parenting
Once upon a time, in a small suburban neighborhood, there lived a young girl named Lily. She resided in a quaint house on Elm Street, where her life was consumed by a whirlwind of structured activities and endless lessons. From the moment she woke up until the late... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 11, 2022 | Family Matters, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Well-Being
I am so happy to announce the launch of Explore Therapy, a new integrated mental health service with Buffalo Pediatric Associates! Kate Maleski, LCSW-R, a senior associate at Explore What’s Next and I have partnered to create and manage this new venture. Explore... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 18, 2020 | Family Matters, Happiness, Life Matters, Parenting, Well-Being
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? No worrying about gifts! We get to focus on food, (one our favorite things!) and people, relationships, family, friends (more favorites! And, of course, gratitude. This year it feels all turned upside down. The focus has shifted...
