VERO PLLC

01/16/2026

“I think many of us operate from the myth that every mistake needs a consequence. That if we don't "do something," our kids will think bad behavior is okay.

But here's what I'm here to tell you - Sometimes the right response to a mistake is NO consequence. Just connection. Just emotional support. Just a plan for next time.

👉🏽Your child forgot their jacket and froze at recess? That's the lesson.
✅Your child hid something and couldn't sleep that night? That's the consequence.
✅Your child broke something and immediately cried? They already got it.

The cultural script says you MUST punish or they'll think it's okay but that script is wrong.

When natural consequences or genuine remorse already exist, adding punishment just buries the lesson under shame.”

- The Mom Psychologist

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01/13/2026

“Eight ways to quieten your busy mind and get back to sleep, from setting aside dedicated ‘worry time’ and folding laundry to, yes, switching off your phone”

Eight ways to quieten your busy mind and get back to sleep, from setting aside dedicated ‘worry time’ and folding laundry to, yes, switching off your phone

01/11/2026

“If you’re looking to make a fresh start with new goals for the new year, don’t forget about sleep. While getting enough sleep did not make the top 9 list for American’s mental health-related New Year’s resolutions in a recent APA poll, it may be one of the best things you can do for your mental health and your overall health.”

If you’re looking to make a fresh start with new goals for the new year, don’t forget about sleep. While getting enough sleep did not make the top 9 list for American’s mental health-related New Year’s resolutions in a recent APA poll, it may be one of the best things you can do for your men...

01/05/2026

Our website is officially up and running!

View contact information, services provided, insurances accepted, or send us a message to setup an appointment or consultation by clicking “Contact” near the top of the page!

Caleb Talbot, MA, LLP of VERO PLLC offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Contact us at 517-500-7989.

10/10/2025

10/07/2025

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09/30/2025

“One of the greatest values we can teach our children is accountability. That love isn’t just how you feel, it’s how you act. That when you’ve caused harm, the responsibility isn’t only to apologise, but to repair — with effort, with change, with follow-through.

And the way they learn this isn’t through lectures. It’s through us. They watch how we handle their hurt, how we respond when they call us out, how we navigate our own mistakes. When we say, “I hear you… and I’m going to work on that,”and then actually do, we show them what integrity looks like in real time.

This is bigger than parenting. It’s about the kind of humans we’re raising. The ones who won’t settle for empty words in their relationships. The ones who will hold themselves to the same standard they expect of others. And the ones who understand that love without accountability is not love at all. ❤️”

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09/26/2025

Avoidance feels protective, but it teaches the body a different story: the world is too much and you are too little.

Avoidance promises comfort, but delivers only smaller and smaller spaces to live in. What once felt protective becomes confining.

Healing begins with turning toward what was once too much. Slowly, gently, with support. Each step teaches your nervous system something new: that you can meet life as it comes.

At VERO, we believe every step into courage reshapes the story of who you are.

09/14/2025

Parents: Caring for yourself is caring for your kids.

Self-care may feel selfish. It isn’t. It is responsible care that protects your capacity to be present, patient, and your best self.

Try one small reset today:
• 10-minute walk
• 10-minute hobby time before scrolling social media
• 2-minute breathing/mindfulness break
• Swap childcare with a friend
• Lights out 30 minutes earlier

Your well-being sets the tone at home. If you’re feeling stretched thin and want support with burnout, anxiety, or boundaries, send us a message!

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09/13/2025

A child who constantly overhears you telling small 'white lies' on the phone will not just learn that you are polite.
They will learn that truth is flexible and can be bent for social convenience.

You tell a friend you're busy when you're not. You say a gift was exactly what you wanted.
You see it as harmless social grace.
But your child does not see the nuance. They see a simple, powerful lesson: dishonesty is an acceptable tool for avoiding discomfort.

You are not just teaching them politeness; you are teaching them that a small deception is a valid strategy for navigating the world.
It makes truth feel optional.

This creates an adult who may struggle with total honesty in their relationships.
They may tell partners what they want to hear instead of the truth, or avoid difficult conversations with a convenient lie.
The line between a 'white lie' and a real one becomes dangerously blurred.

Model a kinder form of honesty.
Instead of a lie, try a gentle truth. "That's so thoughtful of you." "We can't make it, but thank you for asking."
You can be both kind and honest, a far more powerful lesson.

Author: Arsalan Moin

09/09/2025

“Unlike mental health professionals, chatbots are designed to keep you engaged—not necessarily to support your well-being.

Learn more about why ChatGPT shouldn't be your therapist: https://at.apa.org/a51dd1 “

- APA

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09/07/2025