Kara Holmes

When the Whelm Becomes Too Much
February 21, 2025

Whelm. It isn’t a word used often in its most basic form. Usually, whelm is accompanied by its descriptive forerunners – “over” or “under.” But whelm is in fact its own standalone word, a verb that is verifiable by...

Helping Your Student with Back to School Feelings
August 13, 2024

With summer quickly coming to an end, children and teens in your home may be experiencing familiar and competing feelings like excitement, dread, anticipation, and anxiety. Often, these feelings may not be expressly spoken, but there are clues your...