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Amelia Peck

Amelia Peck is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a firm believer that therapy can be a wonderful tool. If she's not spending time with clients, she's enjoying time with her own family.

Family Recipes

|Food & Recipes,Holidays,Must Read31 March 2021 (updated)

Easter Sweet Bread: A Family Tradition

Looking for a fun Easter recipe that the whole family will love? Read on to find a fun, creative recipe for Easter Sweet Bread that everyone can help make!

Fitness

|Health & Fitness,Must Read18 March 2021

Craving the Spin Craze? Get Going With the Best Spin Bike!

Should you invest in a spin bike? Does a cheaper version give you the same experience as the more expensive models? Read on to learn all about spinning.

Mental Health

|Editor's Pick,Health & Fitness,Must Read17 March 2021 (updated)

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and Why We Do It

Ever fought the urge to go to sleep, even though you knew you should? You might be doing some revenge bedtime procrastination. Read all about it here!

Adult Health

|Editor's Pick,Health & Fitness,Must Read17 March 2021 (updated)

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: The COVID-19 Vaccine

What's it like to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Is it the right choice for you? Read on for insights and answers so you can stay healthy.

Relationships

|Children & Parents14 March 2021 (updated)

How Building Furniture Is Like Building a Relationship

What do furniture assembly and building a relationship have in common? More than you'd think! Read on from marriage and family therapist Amelia Peck.

Kid Health

|Children & Parents,Holidays14 March 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: Trick-or-Treating with a Sensitive Child

How do you help your sensitive child handle Halloween? What about the extra candy? Find out in this week's Trick-or-Treating edition of Ask Amelia!

Party

|Children & Parents,Food & Recipes14 March 2021 (updated)

How to Make Gelatin Cake Bubbles

Looking for a way to get the party started? Try these amazing gelatin cake bubbles to add fun and visual interest to your cake.

Self-Help

|Health & Fitness13 March 2021 (updated)

9 Ways to Get Self-Care on Your To-Do List

Self-care is vital to our health and well-being, but easier than said than done! Read these 9 easy ways to make self-care a priority.

Self-Help

|Tech & Social13 March 2021 (updated)

Wife, Mom, Rockstar, Enneagram Type 1

Are you an Enneagram Type 1, or have loved ones who fit this personality type? Read on to learn all about Alyssa and her Enneagram journey.

Self-Help

|Tech & Social13 March 2021 (updated)

Picking the Brain of Enneagram Type 2 Therapist, Amelia Peck

What does it mean to be an Enneagram Type 2? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses? Amelia Peck, MFT gives us an inside look.

Baby

|Children & Parents11 March 2021 (updated)

Baby Sleep Training: Get Your Baby to Sleep Like the Experts

Getting your baby to sleep is possible, but it can be hard work! Here some tips from sleep expert Roubina Centeno to get you all a good night's sleep.

Relationships

|Christmas,Tech & Social,Thanksgiving11 March 2021 (updated)

How Do You Handle Family Holidays During COVID?

In the midst of the COVID pandemic, how do you handle getting together with family and loved ones during the holidays? Read on for some helpful tips!

FamilyApp

|Family Stories,Lifestyle11 March 2021 (updated)

International Adoption Story: A Family's Journey to Rwanda

Read on to learn all about the Watson family's exciting journey to growing their family.

FamilyApp

|Family Stories,Lifestyle11 March 2021 (updated)

Becoming a Family: Adoption Through Foster Care

Is foster care adoption the right choice for your family? Read on to hear all about Marcy Bursac and her family inspiring story.

Mental Health

|Children & Parents,Tech & Social10 March 2021 (updated)

When a Family Member Struggles With Addiction

What do you do when you have a family member with addiction issues? Here's some great advice from marriage and family therapist, Amelia Peck.

Mental Health

|Health & Fitness10 March 2021 (updated)

How a New App Can Help You Get Centered

Feeling grounded might be easier than ever with the new Centered app. Read on to learn how it provides mental and emotional support.

Mental Health

|Health & Fitness10 March 2021 (updated)

Is Therapy What I Need Right Now?

When's the right time to go to therapy? Amelia Peck, LMFT has some great advice on when you should (and don't need to) go to therapy.

Adult Health

|Health & Fitness10 March 2021 (updated)

Set the Bar High for Your Resolutions With Captain Gains

Looking for a fresh, healthy start in 2021? Read on for some great tips from Captain Gains to stay active and fit all year long!

Kid Health

|Health & Fitness10 March 2021 (updated)

Kids and Cannabis: What Do I Need to Know as a Parent?

What do you, as a parent, need to know about your kids and cannabis? Here are some great tips and information from Amelia Peck, LMFT.

Family Recipes

|Food & Recipes10 March 2021 (updated)

The Best Cheddar Popcorn for Family Movie Night

Need to punch up your popcorn recipe? Marcy and Nathan Bursac have a delicious cheddar popcorn recipe that's perfect for your next movie night!

Mental Health

|Children & Parents09 March 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: How Do I Address My Niece's Cutting?

What is cutting, and what do you do if you notice a family member engaging in self-harm? Here are some great tips from Amelia Peck, LMFT.

Tech-Savvy Family

|Tech & Social09 March 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: How Do I Protect My Kids From Cell Phones?

More and more kids today have cell phones, but is it possible to keep them connected and safe? Here are some great guidelines for kids and cell phones.

Relationships

|Children & Parents,Holidays,Winter09 March 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: Surviving the Holidays With My Mother-In-Law

What do you do over the holidays when you and your mother-in-law just don't get along? Here are some great tips from Amelia Peck, LMFT!

Tech-Savvy Family

|Tech & Social09 March 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: How Do I Limit Screen Time if Others Don't?

How do you limit screen time when other people don't? How do you get that baby to sleep when nothing seems to work? Amelia Peck LMFT has some great tips

Tech-Savvy Family

|Christmas,Holidays,Tech & Social05 March 2021 (updated)

Should I Do a Digital Christmas Card This Year?

Are you tired of the hassle of Christmas cards, but still want to share a holiday greeting? Here's why a digital Christmas card could be the perfect choice!

Education

|Children & Parents,School Choices03 March 2021 (updated)

7 Back-to-School Tips for Children With Special Needs

Back to school as a parent of a child with special needs can be a lot! Here are 7 tips to start the school year off on a strong note!

Mom on the Street

|Lifestyle03 March 2021 (updated)

Bohemian Sparkle Mom on the Street: Lisa Petersen

Whether she's on the red carpet or teaching a virtual theater class, Mom on the Street Lisa Peterson has a Bohemian Sparkle style that shines.

Mom on the Street

|Lifestyle01 March 2021 (updated)

Classic Comfortable Mom On The Street: Nicole Zasowski

Author, therapist, wife, and mom of 2 Nicole Zasowski continuously looks classic, comfortable, and effortlessly gorgeous no matter what life sends her way.

FamilyApp

|Health & Fitness,Lifestyle01 March 2021 (updated)

Christie Pelow, A COVID Survivor Story

Christie Pelow is a wife, mother of two, full-time nurse, and now, COVID survivor. Read on to read her remarkable recovery story.

FamilyApp

|Health & Fitness,Lifestyle26 February 2021 (updated)

Barbara Weddon - A COVID-19 Survivor Story

Third-grade special education teacher Barbara Weddon has shared her inspiring story of COVID-19 recovery with Amelia Peck.

Mom on the Street

|Lifestyle26 February 2021 (updated)

Fun Casual Mom on the Street: Ashley Willis

Fun Casual Mom on the Street Ashley Willis has brought peace to thousands through her podcast, books, and TV show. Read on to learn all about her style!

Family Recipes

|Food & Recipes,Must Read24 February 2021 (updated)

Winter Comfort With White Chicken Chili

Looking for the perfect comfort food? This kid-friendly white chicken chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

FamilyApp

|Health & Fitness,Lifestyle24 February 2021 (updated)

Marcy Bursac: A COVID-19 Recovery Story

After experiencing the first COVID-19 symptoms around Easter, Marcy Bursac has since made a complete recovery! Read on for her remarkable story.

FamilyApp

|Health & Fitness,Lifestyle24 February 2021 (updated)

Dana Mancini: A COVID-19 Survivor Story

COVID-19 survivor Dana Mancini shares the remarkable story of her experience with the illness, and how she has turned a corner on the road to recovery.

Relationships

|Children & Parents24 February 2021 (updated)

How Do Custody and COVID-19 Mix?

How do you handle custody arrangements in the midst of the coronavirus? Read on for tips and insights from Amelia Peck, LMFT.

Relationships

|Children & Parents24 February 2021 (updated)

Showing the World How Bright a Marriage Can Shine

After weathering financial and relationship storms, Richard and Sheri Bright are using their story to bring humor and vulnerability to help others.

Baby

|Children & Parents24 February 2021 (updated)

Not So Ready to Go Back to Work Postpartum

What do you do when your maternity leave is up, but you're not sure about going back to work postpartum? Amelia Peck has tips for the transition!

Relationships

|Children & Parents24 February 2021 (updated)

Talking to My Kids About Divorce

Divorce can be difficult for everyone in the family, but there are lots of wonderful resources to help your children understand it more. Check out these tips

Fitness

|Health & Fitness24 February 2021 (updated)

Do You Sweat With Swagger? Riding the Peloton Craze

Looking for a great at-home workout while you're practicing social distancing? Get a Peloton! Read more about these popular workouts.

Tech-Savvy Family

|Children & Parents,Tech & Social24 February 2021 (updated)

Ask Amelia: Should I Tell My Son I Monitor His Phone?

Is it okay to monitor your child's phone? And if so, how should you do it? Amelia Peck, LMFT has some great advice on how to navigate this situation.

Relationships

|Tech & Social24 February 2021 (updated)

Multi-Level Marketing and Friends: Ban or Buy?

What do you say to a friend who asks you to ANOTHER multi-level marketing event when you're just not interested? Amelia Peck, LMFT has some great advice

Tech-Savvy Family

|Tech & Social24 February 2021 (updated)

Does My Child Have a Screen Addiction?

How do we know if our children are at risk of developing a “screen addiction"? And what is that exactly? For this, we turn to Dr. Dustin Weissman, PsyD.

Mental Health

|Health & Fitness18 February 2021

How to Deal With Anxiety 101: Coping Strategies and Tips

How can you cope with anxiety as an adult? Here are some tips from Amelia Peck, MFT, that may help you manage stress and improve your mental health!

Family Recipes

|Food & Recipes09 February 2021 (updated)

This Is the World's Best Taco Salad. You're Welcome.

What's the world's best taco salad? We've got it here! It's the perfect combo of fresh, crunchy, satisfying goodness that will make you so happy.

Relationships

|Health & Fitness03 February 2021

Can You Go to Couples Therapy Alone?

Can you go to marriage counseling by yourself? Amelia Peck, LMFT has great advice for those who are seeking couples therapy solo.

Relationships

|02 February 2021

Fun Games and Ideas to Strengthen Your Relationship

Looking for a way to spice up boring date nights? The following relationship games will add new ways to bring you together.

Pregnancy

|Children & Parents20 January 2021 (updated)

Unplanned Pregnancy: Expect the Unexpected

A new baby can be a wonderful surprise, but an unexpected pregnancy can be complicated. Read more from Amelia Peck, LMFT, about how to handle what's ahe

Mental Health

|Health & Fitness,Winter08 January 2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder in a Pandemic Winter

Does this winter have you feeling blue? Read on for six tips to combat seasonal affective disorder during this pandemic season.

Relationships

|Tech & Social19 October 2020 (updated)

Your Enneagram Number and How It Impacts Relationships

What's your Enneagram number and how can it help improve your relationships? We asked Marriage and Family Therapist Kelsey Hoff to tell us all about it.

FamilyApp

|Home & Style16 October 2020 (updated)

COVID-19 Face Masks: Inspiring Hope by Giving Back

COVID-19 face masks can greatly reduce the spread of coronavirus. Learn how one California therapist is making them to help others in her community!

Parenting

|Children & Parents15 October 2020 (updated)

Setting Parenting Boundaries as a Team With Your Partner

Establishing parenting boundaries can help, rather than hinder your relationship. Here are ways to be sure you and your partner are on the same team!

Kid Health

|Health & Fitness29 September 2020 (updated)

Anxiety in Children: Is Your Kid Sick? Or Stressed?

Back-to-school time can be stressful, and the added fear of COVID can create more anxiety in children. Read how you can recognize and alleviate the stress.

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