Gina Roberts-Grey LCSW
Gina Roberts-Grey is a full-time freelance writer and speaker. Her work has been featured both national and international publications. Her work has been translated into many different languages. She has one son and resides in Crystal Lake, IL.
Grovin’ and Movin’ – The Secrets to Successful Relocating
You can always recognize the long anticipated signs of spring. Spring marks the arrival of new blooms and the return of our friends in nature. Another common sign that spring has officially sprung is the unmistakable new crop of ‘for sale’ signs popping up on front lawns all over town. Embarking upon a new relocation [...] Read More >
Help your teen clean up his language
“Mom, why do teenagers use swear words?” innocently asks ten year old Kaytie. This child’s question is one that many parents ask themselves, their friends and families virtually every day. Whether overhearing a teen talking on the phone, chatting with a friend in the basement, or in the heat of an argument between siblings, parents [...] Read More >
Parent or Zookeeper: Is your family ready for a pet?
Have you ever had to field questions like ‘Mom can we get a tree frog?’ ‘All my friends have a pet’ or ‘Why can’t I get a hamster?’ How often does your child plead with you to let him acquire another furry, scaly, winged or slimy friend? In the course of eighteen years, a typical [...] Read More >
Raising a Confident Decision Maker
Donald Trump was once quoted as saying “I’m most impressed with someone who can make a decision. Even if the decision turns out not to be the right choice, at least a decision was made.” Although, this philosophy seems obvious, the practice of making a decision and the skills required to make a decision are [...] Read More >
Stress Less, Live More
Stress can be an overwhelmingly powerful emotion. Ask anyone who’s ever experienced an anxiety attack while standing in line at the grocery store and they can quickly attest to the powerful punch that stress packs. Long-term neglect of a stressful lifestyle can contribute to premature aging and medical conditions, including hypertension, and digestive disorders. According [...] Read More >
Surviving the stress-filled holidays: A must-have list of tips to reduce chaos
No matter how many resolutions we make, the holidays always seem to cause us to throw budgetary caution to the wind. If you’re hoping for the gift of more time with your family during the holidays — take heart. Consulting this list, and checking it twice is sure to help you be wary of your [...] Read More >