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by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo At times, life can feel heavy—whether it’s the weight of things happening in the world beyond our control, the stress of work and family responsibilities, or just [...]

by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo  I love this time of year, filled with joy, cherished traditions, gratitude – and let’s not forget those wonderfully cozy moments. The holidays often encourage us [...]

By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo Isn’t sleep just the best? I definitely love it! As a parent, though, you quickly learn that the blissful slumber you once took for granted becomes a […]

As summer is coming to a close and the new school year is soon approaching, Yesenia suggests embracing the back-to-school transition. by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo, Triple P Program Manager Summer is [...]

Ask Yesenia: Fun in the Sun: Making the Most of Summer Schedules! By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo With the arrival of Summer, my hope is to be intentional in creating memories with […]

by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo As a parent of a 2-year-old, I see her proudly enter the toddler stage, as she begins to explore the world around her, and become more independent […]

by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo and Nicole M. Young, MSW My kids were 5- and 9-years old when I began managing the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program in 2009. Now they’re […]

By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo and Nicole M. Young, MSW As parents, we know how easy it is to get caught up in everyday life. Whether it’s chores, homework, kids’ activities, or […]

By Nicole M. Young, MSW, with Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo It wasn’t that long ago that I was riding the wild, twisty roller coaster called Raising Teens. I remember countless tense discussions […]

By Nicole M. Young, MSW Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens, We’re celebrating YOU in January 2024! For the 12th year in [...]