Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD

Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD is an individual and marriage counselor in Chicago's western suburbs. www.erinleyba.com. She is the author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress - and Building a Life You Love (New World Library). Join her on Facebook or Instagram or sign up at www.erinleyba.com to get free articles on parenting with mindfulness and joy.

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