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Families are struggling more today than ever. Parents’ external need to fulfill their own self-esteem through the lives of their children has become a dangerous cycle to the physical and mental health of their children and destroys the stability in the family system. Working with families provides family clinicians like myself the opportunity to see behind the curtain of the perfect photograph that is often an illusion of what is actually an extremely abusive, dysfunctional family system.

Families that are hiding patterns of addiction and abuse often use the smoke and mirrors of visual perfectionism in many everyday things that...

It’s no secret that Arizona temps can get pretty high during the summer months. While the heat might feel unbearable, that doesn’t mean we should be forced to retreat to our air-conditioned homes and hide away until we see glimpses of fall.

Fortunately, the Valley is a haven for refreshing places to escape and stay cool, with splash pads and waterparks galore that allow us to get outside and enjoy quality time with friends and family. We’ve rounded up a few of the very best splash pads and waterparks from around the Valley that you can enjoy with your own kiddos this summer.

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Do you have an elderly parent with dementia or signs of it? Seniors are at a higher risk of developing dementia than other categories, so it should not come as a surprise. However, you should prepare for the time when they are no longer able to manage their affairs and you need to assist them.  You can do that by setting up a durable power of attorney (POA).