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Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 with a newsletter about the importance of play, written by Carrie Gardner, LMHC-D. Enjoy, and Go Bills! Dr. Kate I think we can all agree that our kids they want to play (maybe more like "demand to play" at times). Whether it is a game of tag, creating a world with dinosaurs and aliens, or their favorite card game…kids gravitate towards play (Spot It has become a favorite at my house). Kids utilize play as their language as they learn a

Catherine Cook is here today to talk about Executive Functioning and our newest RRC group. We hear about executive functioning skills on podcasts, in books, in therapy, and maybe even in school. We know that some individuals tend to be more organized than others. Or some kids have impulse control and others can’t seem to help themselves or slow down long enough to think. We are going to examine executive functioning skills in this newsletter and introduce you to our newest gr

Hi Parents & Caregivers!   We see you working so hard to support  your children and help them become their most authentic selves!   …While also driving another to practice, helping with homework, refereeing arguments, and figuring out how to get some sleep for yourself. I like to say parenting is a wild ride! Those rides can be fun, scary, new, challenging, and exciting.   My name is Carrie Gardner, LMHC-D and I am one of the therapists at RRC. You may have seen me singing Ta

Happy (almost) November! This post is coming a few days early to share a few updates on the group program: Existing groups (Middle School Social Skills, Elementary School Social Skills and the Friendship & Emotion group) will all continue after the current cycle. If you're an existing group member, the group leaders will connect with you towards the end of the current round. If you're interesting in joining the next round, just respond to this newsletter for more details. Par

Have a senior applying to college? Catherine Cook is right there with you and sharing some tips from her own experience: Like many...

Adulthood. Paying bills, makeing and re-scheduling dentist appointments, groceries, feeling chronically stressed, busy, tired…you get the...