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Morning Relationship Rituals That Take 2 Minutes or Less

April 12, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

Morning Relationship Rituals That Take 2 Minutes or Less

Sure, it’s great to think about morning rituals for yourself, like drinking lemon water or doing some morning stretches. But what about morning rituals for relationships? How can you connect with loved ones in the tiny spaces between pouring your coffee and jamming your power … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Connected Couple Tagged With: closeness, marriage, relationships, rituals

The One Word That Helps You Say No Kindly

February 28, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

The One Word That Helps You Say No Kindly

By Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Setting boundaries is a difficult task, but one word can make it way easier. Being assertive and saying “no” at times are important components of self-care. Assertiveness is associated with psychological well-being and self-esteem. When people are … [Read more...]

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What Friends Can Do For You (If You Let Them)

February 6, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

What Friends Can Do For You (If You Let Them)

It is 8:00 p.m. You may be deciding between watching another episode of Breaking Bad, doing the laundry, scrolling aimlessly on social media, or going to bed early. What about calling your friend back? Even better, meeting them for a late coffee? The effects of friendships on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendships Tagged With: #friendship #parenting #benefits

The 5 Active Ingredients of Date Night

January 18, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

The 5 Active Ingredients of Date Night

Research by the Gottman Institute shows that many marriages end due to loss of intimacy and connection (especially 10 to 12 years in to the marriage). Regular date nights are one of the best ways to help prevent the "silent drift apart" over time. National Marriage Project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Connected Couple Tagged With: date night, date night ideas, Gottman, happy couple, marriage

10 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to Facebook

January 12, 2016 By Erin Leyba Leave a Comment

Research strongly suggests that frequent use of Facebook can “undermine well-being" and can actually make people feel lonelier or worse about themselves. While it may be pretty unrealistic or undesirable to stop using Facebook altogether, bringing mindfulness to how and why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Facebook, interruptions, loneliness, mindfulness, social media

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About Erin

I am a mom to 3 spirited children, and work as an individual and marriage counselor in Chicago’s western suburbs (Oak Brook, IL). I specialize in working with parents of babies and young children. I love what I do and learn from every person I meet.

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