The Happy Hearts Crew

I'm Christine, a mom and psychologist that specializes in working with children. 

Raising kids is hard.
Raising emotionally healthy kids while juggling work, relationships, and your own nervous system? Even harder.

I know that real life rarely looks like the parenting books. Big emotions show up at inconvenient times. Kids struggle in ways that don’t fit neatly into labels. And parents are often doing their very best while feeling unsure if it’s “enough.”

This space was created to support the people raising, teaching, and caring for children—without judgment or unrealistic expectations. Here you’ll find practical, research-informed guidance on emotional development, executive functioning, and child mental health, alongside honest reflections from motherhood and clinical work.

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Whether you’re a parent navigating daily meltdowns, an educator supporting students with diverse needs, or a clinician building confidence in your practice, this blog is meant to feel grounding, validating, and useful.

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My goal is to bridge science and real life—so families feel supported, professionals feel less alone, and children are met with the understanding they deserve.

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