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When Caregiving and Self-Care Collide: Finding Balance in Life’s Transitions
Life has a way of shifting suddenly. One day you’re managing your own responsibilities—work, family, household—and the next, you find...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 28


When Caregiving Shifts: Walking With My Mother After Dementia
For the past several years, my mother devoted her life to caring for her own mom—my grandmother—as dementia slowly took more and more of...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 22


Effective Co-Parenting: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Children
Co-parenting isn’t always easy—especially when emotions, history, and different parenting styles are involved. Yet, for children to...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 12


When Menopause Says “Plot Twist”: A Black Woman’s Take on the Midlife Mystery
my Grandbaby and me. Let me start by saying this: I was not prepared. I knew about hot flashes. I’d heard the whispers about mood swings...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 5


A Calmer Start: Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Special Needs Kids
The back-to-school season can bring excitement, hope, and new opportunities. But for parents of children with special needs, it can also...

Tammy Dukette
Jul 30


Back-to-School Stress: How to Prepare Emotionally and Practically
As the summer days start to shorten and store shelves fill with notebooks, pencils, and backpacks, many families feel the pressure of...

Tammy Dukette
Jul 24


When Sleep Won’t Come: What to Do When You’re Tired but Wired
You’ve finally crawled into bed. The lights are off, the room is quiet, the day is done — but your mind? Still going. Your body is heavy...

Tammy Dukette
Jul 15


Balancing Summer Classes and Full-Time Work: Grace, Grit, and Growth
At Creative Counseling Solutions , we know that summer doesn’t always mean slowing down. For many adults, it’s a season of double-duty:...

Tammy Dukette
Jul 11


Emotional Wellness Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
Summer brings longer days, sunshine, and a break from the usual routines. With vacations, barbecues, pool parties, and outdoor...

Tammy Dukette
Jul 11


When Fear Lives at Home: The Hidden Trauma of Deportation on Children of Immigrants
For many children of immigrant families, the fear of deportation is not just a background worry—it’s a constant presence that shapes...

Tammy Dukette
Jun 18
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