Pride Month is a reminder that being seen, accepted, and supported can deeply impact mental health. In this post, Tiny Planet Counseling explores the connection between LGBTQIA+ belonging, mental health, stigma, and the life-changing power of affirming support.

Summer can be beautiful, chaotic, expensive, overstimulating, and somehow sticky all at once. In this warm, relatable post, Maureen Czaykowsky, LMSW shares real-life encouragement for parents navigating summer transitions, schedule changes, childcare stress, vacations, travel, and the pressure to “make memories” while also keeping everyone fed, regulated, and reasonably okay. With two kids of her own, Maureen offers practical reminders about affordable camps, free community activities, play dates, flexible routines, deep breaths, patience, and the life-giving power of lowering expectations.