By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Why do aggressive behaviors occur? Like all other behaviors, aggression is a means to an end. A child is engaging...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Summer is upon us, and with it comes the all too frequent “Moooooom, I’m booooooored!” The transition from school,...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC In the English language, there are a multitude of words to describe feelings states. Each word offers a unique...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Every child and adult alike is familiar with Shel Silverstein’s popular book The Giving Tree. A favorite of my...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Imagination is a bright and wonderful aspect of childhood. It feels like a quality that comes so naturally to...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC It’s okay to feel (mad/sad/scared). I am right here if you need support. I know this is hard, and I believe you...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Emotions can be very challenging, especially when we perceive that we are ill-equipped or incapable of dealing...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC It’s a Sunday morning in autumn, and my husband and I are having brunch at a local restaurant. As we eat and...

By Alicia Lord, MA LPC There is a lot of buzz around “play” right now, or rather the scarcity of play in today’s world. Parents,...