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Erin Leyba LCSW, Ph.D.

About

Erin Leyba, L.C.S.W., Ph.D. is the author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ways to Overcome Stress and Build a Life You Love. She speaks at parent groups, child care centers, and businesses on mindfulness, joyful parenting, self-care, developing close relationships with children, joy in the workplace, and strengthening marriages/partnerships. Dr. Leyba is an individual and marriage therapist in Chicago’s western suburbs and teaches Social Work Practice at Aurora University.

Books by Erin Leyba LCSW, Ph.D.
Recent Posts
10 Proven Ways to Make a Baby Feel Loved
The first year of life is crucial for a baby's brain development, healthy attachment, happiness, and more. Here are 10 ways parents can support babies in five minutes or less.
Over Half of Parents Want to Reduce Their Phone Use

Over half of parents report wanting to reduce phone time. An abundance of research says that's a good idea. Here are some tricks to cut back.

Over half of parents report wanting to reduce phone time. An abundance of research says that's a good idea. Here are some tricks to cut back.

The Simple Mindfulness Tool That Boosts Parents' Moods

Flow experiences with kids are significantly related to parents’ happiness, but focusing on the good stuff can be challenging. Here are a few creative ways to remember.

Flow experiences with kids are significantly related to parents’ happiness, but focusing on the good stuff can be challenging. Here are a few creative ways to remember.

The Surprising Antidote to Holiday Stress and Loneliness

While therapy, self-care, or feel-good movies might make you feel better during the holiday season, this research-backed way to improve your mood should not be overlooked.

While therapy, self-care, or feel-good movies might make you feel better during the holiday season, this research-backed way to improve your mood should not be overlooked.

The Powerful Microgesture That Keeps Relationships Strong

Research suggests that this simple microgesture is one of the top 5 ways to improve relationship quality. It takes only 10 seconds or less.

Research suggests that this simple microgesture is one of the top 5 ways to improve relationship quality. It takes only 10 seconds or less.

25 Quick Ways to Connect With Teens

Parental warmth during the adolescent years is associated with a range of positive outcomes in adulthood, including health and optimism. Here are 25 ways to build your bond.

Parental warmth during the adolescent years is associated with a range of positive outcomes in adulthood, including health and optimism. Here are 25 ways to build your bond.