7 Tips to Prevent Parental Burnout
Being a parent is no easy feat. Gone are the days of Netflix-n-Chill — they’ve been replaced by Disney on repeat and... Read More
8 Lessons You Should Teach Your Children About Relationships
Guide your children toward healthy relationships with these parenting lessons. Read the article
Feelings Are NOT The Problem
Kids sharing difficult emotions can be very triggering & result in parents minimizing them. This increases negative feelings and decreases children’s chance... Read More
Where Are the Child Mental Health Specialists?
There aren’t enough therapists and psychiatrists to treat our kids. We have to do better. Read the article
Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship Through Connection
You won’t be able to pull this off all the time. But if you make it a habit several times a day,... Read More
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL’S RETURN TO SCHOOL & SAFETY PLAN
Northpoint School is returning to in person instruction on June 21, 2021. In preparation for students returning to school we have... Read More
Breaking the Trauma Bond Forged by Narcissistic Parents
When you are ready to begin untangling yourself from the trauma bond between yourself and your narcissistic parent, accept that this may... Read More
Working Through Needle Fears, One Step at a Time
Is your child worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some steps to try at home. Read the article
How Grandparents Impact Languages in the Family
In families where more than one language is spoken, grandparents can play a vital role in their grandchildren’s learning of the language.... Read More
Groundbreaking Developments in Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Service Provision
By Anita Everett M.D. DFAPA, Director, Center for Mental Health Services 988: The New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number The past several... Read More
Parenthood: Won’t I just Figure it Out?
Parenting guidance from Middle Ages: Why the, “you’ll just figure it out” mindset in preparing for children should be sent to the... Read More
Changes in Parenting as Children Develop
As children develop, parents develop, too. Here are a few ways that parenting changes over time. Read the article
Support For Teens and Young Adults
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful. Teens and young adults may be feeling worried, bored, or frustrated. COVID-19... Read More
7 Child Behaviors That Have Nothing to Do With Parenting
Not all childhood problems can be blamed on parenting. Read the article
Parenting Adolescents and the Choice/Consequence Connection
Part of the parent;’s job is helping their teenager learn from chosen life experience — affirming positive choice/consequence connections and confront the... Read More
Six Tips for Socializing After You’ve Been Vaccinated
Now that I’m fully vaccinated against COVID-19, I’ve started socializing again. While from the outside I’m sure these interactions seem pleasant enough,... Read More
Helping High Conflict Parents and Children in Family Courts
Parents with personality disorders or traits are driving much of the high conflict cases in today’s family courts. Teaching them skills before... Read More
Four Ways New Moms Can Get Through the Rest of the Pandemic
I gave birth to my first child, Lena, in early 2018. A somewhat traumatic birth experience, challenges with breastfeeding, and the expected-but-still-intense... Read More
The Long-Lasting Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse
There are many long-term consequences for those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Learn the psychological, physical, social and economic impacts of... Read More
The Art of Co-Parenting with Narcissist
Think you may be co-parenting with a narcissist? Here’s how to make the relationship work and how to best help your child.... Read More
Your Brain, On Spanking
New data suggest that the brains of children who were “just” spanked look similar to those with abuse histories. Unfortunately, this study... Read More
Don’t Stay Together for the Kids
Staying together for the children is not nearly as important as staying together for yourselves. The stronger you are as a couple,... Read More
An Essential Parenting Tip For Stressful Times
When parenting feels completely overwhelming, there is something that you may not have tried. This tip can help you feel less overwhelmed... Read More
Addiction is a Family Disease
Addiciton is a family disease. Each family member may deal with it differently. Some enable, some let go, and some waiver between... Read More
5 Reasons Your Child Won’t Quit Online Gaming
Do you think your child “addicted” to online gaming? A few strategies may help them achieve better balance. Read the article
The Role of Play in Post-Pandemic Healing
Reigniting your child’s sense of playfulness, disconnecting from the virtual world, and reconnecting with the real one. Read the article
CFGC’S COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER ASSISTS FAMILIES
ENROLLING FAMILIES IN NEW HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAMSCFGC’s Community Family Center (CFC) has helped families enroll in Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and other health... Read More
How Will Camps Keep Kids Safe This Summer?
For day camps, the C.D.C. said that children 2 and up should wear masks at all times except when eating, drinking, swimming... Read More
5 Tips to Navigate Kids’ Device Use After Divorce
If co-parents set the same limitations and clear boundaries around screentime, the child will develop expectations around the use of the device... Read More
When Parents Read a Teen’s Diary Without Asking
Reading someone’s diary without their consent is a violation of privacy. A relationship therapist explores what can drive us to want to... Read More
COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder
People who use drugs or have substance use disorder and medical professionals can find information about drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
‘How’s Our Girl?’: On Loving a Foster Child and Letting Go
I called my therapist. I was crying so hard I could barely talk. “I want to keep her,” I said. “I need... Read More
The Eleven Skills and Attitudes that Can Increase Resilience
We know that individuals handle adversity in many different ways and that the different approaches and strategies that they make use of... Read More
Understanding Teens’ Invisible Struggles During COVID-19
Many teens are bored, anxious, self-conscious, and lonely right now—and unsure when they’ll be “back to normal.” Here’s how parents and clinicians... Read More
“My Ancestors Wore Chains”: Navigating Ancestral Trauma
Ancestral Trauma shows up in messaging and stories passed down to children. How are those showing up in your clients today? And,... Read More
How The Body Holds Onto Emotions
Are you a first time mom experiencing all of the feels? It’s all perfectly normal! Learn how to manage your emotions and... Read More
How to Cope When Your Child Is Diagnosed with a Mental Illness
A daunting task for parents to cope with their child’s mental health diagnosis. Read the article
3 Stages of Healing Childhood Wounds
We all leave our childhoods with something that continues to leave us feeling afraid, angry, isolated. Our healing naturally moves through stages.... Read More
Why Teaching Our Kids about Consent Early in Life Matters
If we want to create a world where love and respect are the norms, we need to start now. Read the article
A Kid’s Guide to Meeting a New Dog
Meeting a new dog can boost your child’s confidence and social skills. A few simple steps optimize the interaction. Read the article
Beyond Marriage and Children: Milestones Worth Celebrating
What’s really important to you? Which accomplishments make you proud? Don’t wait for permission to celebrate them. Read the article
Teens and Technology: A Guide to Digital ‘Detoxing’
Do teens know how to disengage from their social media networks when desired? A guide to digital ‘detoxing’. Read the article
How to Prepare Kids for a Global Economy Through Mastery
Think honor roll means mastery? Think again. True mastery is essential for success in our global economy and is measured by much... Read More
The (COVID) Kids Are Not All Right
Though we may be winning the larger war against COVID, mental health professionals are seeing an unexpected spike in adolescent distress. Read... Read More
7 Hacks for Your Emotional Well-Being While Pregnant
Pregnancy can feel like thinking about the baby is taking up all of your mental space along with body space—leaving precious little... Read More
The Broad Impact of School Bullying, and What Must Be Done
New research on bullying outcomes underlines the alarming unmet need. Effective interventions reviewed include anti-bullying, trauma-informed, family-based and systemic approaches. Read the... Read More
‘We Feel Lost in Time’: Covid Transforms Teen Milestones
Growing up, Carley Ebbenga was used to not having big birthday parties. Since her birthday falls right in the middle of winter... Read More
Parenting When There Is Adolescent Estrangement
The healthy separation between parent and child during adolescence need not be estranging if parents keep up their initiative to stay well... Read More
What Does “Tough Compassion” Look Like in Real Life?
I was churning through social media feeds one morning when the phrase tough compassion made me pause mid-scroll. On a podcast episode,... Read More
Why Nearsightedness Is on the Rise in Children
Look and you shall see: A generation of the real-life nearsighted Mr. Magoos is growing up before your eyes. A largely unrecognized... Read More
Body Shaming Is a Problem for Both Men and Women
Regardless of gender, both women and men need to understand the negative societal pressures of body image. Read the article
It’s Time to Disappear Corporal Punishment for Kids
Over the last five decades, attitudes in the United States about physical discipline, also known as corporal punishment, have evolved dramatically. Read... Read More
With Covid Vaccines for Teens and Kids, Timing Matters
Dr. Lee Beers, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital who is the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said,... Read More
Maternal Depression May Affect How Children Respond to Criticism
Maternal depression may render children more sensitive to criticism. Read the article
Why Family Meals Can Be Healthy For Parents
Did you eat dinner as a family during the pandemic? Don’t stop now. Read the article
Make Foster Care Rare and Brief
May is National Foster Care Month. Home conditions can mean no other choice for a child, but being in the foster-care system... Read More
CFGC’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES WORK WITH MEDICAL DOCTORS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT PATIENT OUTCOMES
Did you know that medical doctors can work with CFGC’s Community ResourceService (CRS) to help them ensure that their patients stay as... Read More
AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT THERAPY (ART) REDUCES BULLYING
“When kids at school used to tease me, I felt embarrassed andtrapped. I thought the only way they would stop was if... Read More
Emerging From the Pandemic With Acne, Facial Hair and Body Odor
Some children will be taller, some will be more developed, some boys will have changing voices while others won’t. “This is all... Read More
Supporting Your Child as They Explore Gender Identity
Parents often ask me, “What should I do if my son wants to wear makeup?” or, “Should I let my daughter dress... Read More
How Teens’ Moods Affect Their Physical Health
Can’t tell if your teen is really feeling ill? Research suggests physical symptoms and mood are more closely connected than we realize.... Read More
Building Counselor Resilience for Zoom Fatigue
How can we use technology to support our work rather than wrestling with it while we try to support others? There are... Read More
A letter to my son about the life-long road to resilience.
Many parents and kids are fixated on outcomes and results. I want my son to focus on something else – getting out... Read More
Why Kids Need to Go Play and Get Uncomfortable
Independence, resilience, and empathy are more important for kids than any trophy or grade. Read the article
Want Your Kid to Learn Something New? Sign Yourself Up, Too.
So here’s a cautionary note when you’re co-learning with your child: They don’t necessarily want another coach. Kathleen Jen, a 52-year-old mother... Read More
How to Help Kids Stay Mentally Strong During COVID
The COVID pandemic has harmed kids’ and teens’ mental health. Parents can play a crucial role in teaching their kids healthy coping... Read More
Why We Need the Mental Health Version of Brushing Teeth
Is modern life taking a toll on you? Research shows you’re not alone. Just like the rise of sugar made dental hygiene... Read More
Summer Loneliness and Mental Health: The Time to Act is Now
Loneliness and poor mental health tend to be highest in the warmer and brighter months, and lowest in the colder and darker... Read More
Workplace Bullying: Effects on Work, Health, and Family
New research reviews the negative impact of workplace bullying on family, work, and health. Read the article
Managing Health Anxiety During a Pandemic
Do you often find yourself worrying about becoming unwell or developing a serious illness? A few small tips might help. Read the... Read More
How To Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
Recently there have been a series of horrifying shootings. Our kids know about these events and are anxious. Parents need to discuss... Read More
Eight Tips to Manage Pandemic Related Health Anxiety
Is COVID-19 making you anxious about your health? A few simple tips might help. Read the article
Raising Great Kids: Emotion Coaching and Modeling
Giving your kids a good start in life means you’re sending ripples for generations into the future. Read the article
Are Narcissistic Children More Likely to Become Leaders?
New research explores whether narcissistic children are more likely to emerge as leaders and whether they function better than non-narcissistic children as... Read More
Pandemic-Related Traumatic Stress in Children and Families
Pandemic-related traumatic experiences could lead the brain’s threat detection systems to become overactive, compromising the sense of safety in children. Read the article
Grief In the Time of Covid
It is valuable for families to have some guidance about coping with a potentially terminal diagnosis like COVID Read the article
Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19
Learn strategies for protecting K-12 school staff from COVID-19 as schools reopen. Read the article
The Year Sex Fizzled
Rates of sexual activity during the pandemic have declined, which is straining our mental health. More sex may be exactly what we... Read More
Learning to Trust your Child (and yourself!)
Trust is communicated to our children in obvious and not obvious ways. Learn how a moment in Central Park taught both Mom... Read More
The Six Keys to Positive Communication
When I was 15 years old, I enrolled in a program to study English in what seemed like the middle of nowhere,... Read More
How to Heal From Your Divorce
Whether or not you saw the divorce coming, or how your spouse tells you, the wounds will be deep. Healing is possible,... Read More
Why Teaching Kids Kindness Isn’t Enough
Talking to kids about kindness is not enough. And calling them bullies is about the worst thing you can do. They need... Read More
What Is Causing Depression and Anxiety in Emerging Adults?
Emerging adults are experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety because of the pandemic, unemployment, moving back home, living alone, and dating... Read More
How to Build Resilience During the Post-Pandemic Transition
The pandemic transition phase presents unique psychological challenges. Taking steps to increase flexibility and resilience may help us navigate them. Read the... Read More
What Does Summer Screen-Time Balance Mean in 2021?
On the eve of another pandemic summer, families need a tech strategy that emphasizes quality and minimizes guilt, shame, and blame. Read... Read More
Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the Pandemic
As a psychologist who cares for adolescents I am well aware of the prevalence of eating disorders among teenagers. Even still, I... Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Victims of sexual trauma have an increased likelihood of suffering from mental health disorders, self-harm behavior, eating disorders, and addiction. Read the... Read More
How School Closures Have Affected Children’s Sleep
How your child has slept during school closures may help determine if they are getting enough sleep when schools reopen. Read the... Read More
Imaginary friends help children cope with isolation
How can children cope during periods of isolation? Read the article
Are Adolescent Addictions Preventable?
A new book by Jessica Lahey shows how parents, teachers, and other caregivers can reduce addictions in children and teens with the... Read More
How to Learn Your Local K12 School District Landscape
Not all K12 schools are the same. There may be areas where your local school district falls short. Ask these questions to... Read More
What Is the Stress Level of Our Emerging Adults?
Taking a mental health pulse on our teens and emerging adults will help determine if they’re really “okay” or are struggling with... Read More
Obedience: Reasons Kids Don’t Do What We Say
The good news is that following these practices consistently not only raises a self-disciplined child, it raises a child who knows you’ll... Read More
Suffered Trauma? 7 Keys to Unlocking Post-traumatic Growth
What is Post-traumatic Growth (PTG) and Why does it Matter? Trauma does harm, but it can also foster these 7 unexpected benefits.... Read More
When You Can’t Reason With Your Teenager
Teenagers are going through many changes both physically and emotionally. These changes often bring heightened emotions that can make it difficult to... Read More
How Epidemiologists Are Planning to Vacation With Their Unvaccinated Kids
The health of your family members is also a big consideration. “We are very conservative as far as our risk level,” said... Read More
COVID and the Urgency of Parenting With Emotional Intelligence
If your children have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, there’s an urgency now more than ever to parent with emotional intelligence. Here... Read More
How to Support Teens’ Mental Health During COVID and Beyond
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed life as we knew it. Many families across the country have... Read More
The Benefits of Playing Outside
When I was a kid, my parents constantly told me to go play outside. But outdoor playtime has declined over the decades.... Read More
How to Cope With Pandemic Stress During Pregnancy
Individuals who are pregnant during the pandemic may be more at-risk for mental health concerns. This is part 2 in a series... Read More
Do School Closures Cause a Surge In Dog Bites To Children?
In the wake of pandemic stay-at-home orders, the number of children who suffered dog bites sky-rocketed. The question is why? Read the... Read More
How Having Poor Mental Health Resources Harms Children Seeking Help
Despite greater acceptance of mental health struggles, our health-care systems have been hard pressed to make it easier for patients to receive... Read More
What the Still Face Experiment Teaches Us About Distracted Parenting
While the Still Face experiment shows how a parent’s attentiveness can impact a baby’s emotional development, the study’s findings should not be... Read More
Spring Is Time for a Check-Up on Family Well-Being
Does your family’s well-being need a check-up? Here are simple ways to adjust your strategies. Read the article
Quietly Passing Down An Eating Disorder
I don’t know why this question never occurred to me before. It’s a legitimate question, one that might occur to anyone in... Read More
Preparing Kids (and Parents!) for COVID Vaccines
As the day arrives for children to get vaccinated, how can parents and healthcare providers help kids navigate fear and pain? Read... Read More
Help! I’m Becoming My Mother!
Can we stop repeating the mistakes of parenting past? Read the article
“The Nurturing Enemy”
Not sure why your child is pushing you away? Real or perceived early abandonment might be why. Read the article
You’re Vaccinated. Your Kids Are Not. What Now?
As more parents get vaccinated ahead of their children, some families are finding themselves with questions that seem to have no clear... Read More
Nurturing Creativity as a Primary Caregiver
Many people who are full-time or part-time caretakers of someone who is ill or aged also want to create. How can they... Read More
How to Lower Your Child’s Risk for Addiction
I wanted Finn to be able to talk to me about all his fears and anxiety around the move, and I knew... Read More
How Staying Physically Fit May Help Kids’ Executive Functions
New research suggests that staying physically fit may improve kids’ academic performance by boosting cognitive flexibility, which indirectly benefits overall executive functions.... Read More
Five Tips for Parenting Teens
In the nick of time, here are a few tips for parenting teenagers. Read the article
Why Won’t Your Kid Get Out Of Bed And Go To School?
When kids who are anxious about school convince their parents to let them start missing it, it only gets worse. But a... Read More
The Big Challenge: Jumping From Adolescence Into Adulthood!
We now know that adolescents do not become full-fledged adults at age 18, they first have to successfully navigate a new stage... Read More
4 Tips for Handling Common Parenting Difficulties
There’s no perfect manual to teach you how to best raise your children, but here are a few tips to navigate parenting... Read More
How to Spot Depression in Young Children
When parents bring their children in for medical care these days, there is no such thing as a casual, “Hey, how’s it... Read More
Are Spring Sports Safe for Kids?
“Parents are entrusting me with their children,” said Lindsay Kauffman, Girls Unite’s founding director. “It’s absolutely my responsibility above and beyond any... Read More
What the Scientific Method and Play Therapy Have in Common
Many do not realize that “the scientific method,” as we know it today, came from studies of children at play. Read the... Read More
How to Prepare Your Child for a Successful Return to School
Take a deep breath and remind yourself, “My child can do hard things, with enough support.” And so can you. Read the... Read More
Pandemic Burnout: Your Tween Is Over It and So Are You
As a result of readjustments required during the pandemic, both you and your tween may feel hopeless, helpless, and burned out. Read... Read More
3 Ways to Manage an Emotionally Abusive Adult Child
Three ways to stop enabling a struggling adult child’s toxic attacks and manipulations, and change things for the better. Read the article
Four Ways Teachers Can Help Students Develop a Conscience
Conscience. It’s that little voice in our head that tells us the right thing to do, tapping into the side of ourselves... Read More
How to Fight Without Breaking Up
Even if you didn’t have the best conflict role models as a child, you could still be an adult who knows how... Read More
What’s Worrying Our College Students?
Levels of stress and mental health problems reported by College students have been steadily increasing over the past 20 years Read the... Read More
How Babies and Toddlers Will Continue to Learn Amid COVID-19
After a year of isolation and quarantine, plenty of parents are justifiably worried about their older children “falling behind” in school, but... Read More
Parenting with no COVID 19 guidebook
Wishing you had a pandemic parent handbook? You may already have the tools you need. Read the article
Why Self-Compassion Is So Important for New Mothers
Being hard on yourself after having a baby is common. The impacts of this mindset don’t only affect the person struggling. Self-compassion... Read More
Emotional Abuse and the Risk of Violence
Though all violent relationships emotionally abusive, most emotionally abusive relationships never become violent. Here are factors that increase the risk of violence.... Read More
5 Ways COVID Has Changed Children’s Mental Health
How has your child’s mental health suffered because of COVID and how can you help them cope? Read the article
7 Strategies to Reduce Stress and Strengthen Resilience
One year in, people are still trying to figure out how to cope effectively. Read the article
Six Tips to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by the News
It can often feel difficult to escape a bad news story. The news plays a prominent role in our lives, something that... Read More
Waiting for College Letters: How to Help Your Teen Cope
Four helpful reminders to help parents support their teen through the anxiety-producing college admissions process—and themselves. Read the article
3 Unexpected Ways Depression Shows Up in Teens
Are you missing the depression warning signals your teen is sending? A little awareness can go a long way. Read the article
How to Deal with Fear of Public Spaces After Quarantine
As restrictions lift, anxiety can linger. Here’s what to do. Read the article
9 Traits that Promote Stress and Undercut Mental Strength
A critical part of burnout prevention is to understand your “wiring” and how these traits influence how you process the world. Read... Read More
The Neurological Effects of COVID-19 in Children
Children might be at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than adults but they experience severe neurological symptoms at a higher rate. Read... Read More
What We Learned from Parenting Children with Remote Learning
Love of learning starts with delighting in the process of learning. Help children follow their curiosity and their interests and watch their... Read More
5 Strategies for a Happier Neurodiverse Family
Navigating family dynamics when disability is involved can be a challenge. Here are a few of the things we have found most... Read More
Social Anxiety: Facts and Fiction
Social anxiety is often misconstrued as being “antisocial,” but the two couldn’t be further apart. Socially-anxious people want to interact, but lead... Read More
Dealing with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We need to make our anxiety about the situation work in a positive manner for us, without allowing ourselves to crumble under... Read More
Forced Schooling, Anxiety, and “Learning Disorders”
Not only did those in the pre-K program perform worse, overall by 3rd grade, compared to the control group, but they were more... Read More
How to Save a Life
One year into this pandemic, it is more important than ever to talk about suicide. In my now virtual office, clients talk... Read More
Basic Needs and Self Actualization
What are our basic needs? There are many more than Maslow identified, and most should be met simultaneously, especially in early life.... Read More
Parenting Teenagers With Depression During COVID-19
Teen depression: what to look for and what to do as a parent. Read the article
It’s Hard to Admit Mistakes: Here’s Why You Should Anyway
Mistakes are part of life. Research explains why it’s important to acknowledge them. 7 rules tell you how. Read the article
Making Sense of Adolescence & Young Adulthood
Confused or worn out by your teenager’s/young adult’s decisions & behavior? Recent research confirms that adolescent and adult brains work differently. Read... Read More
Preparing Children for Community Reopening
Are you and your child ready for reopening? Here are some points to consider for a smooth transition. Read the article
Changing the Way You View Your Future Can Change Your Life
Do you hope for the best or dwell on the past? Research indicates your mood may depend on it. Read the article
This Parenting Style Is Proven To Build Independence
Parental autonomy support helps kids feel comfortable being themselves and have confidence in their abilities. Read the article
This Is Your Teenager’s Brain on COVID
Do you want to understand why teens are at particular risk for the psychological impact of the pandemic? Using brain science to... Read More
Simple Ways to Debrief the Pandemic With Children
Two thirds of children feel burdened by the pandemic. Providing space for them to reflect improves coping skills and helps them feel... Read More
The Impact of Human Purpose on Resiliency
Purpose in life refers to the way individuals use their personal skills and talents to make a meaningful contribution to the broader... Read More
The Long-Lasting Effects of Having a Mentally Unwell Parent
How does growing up with a mentally ill parent affect a person over the course of their life? A new study investigates... Read More
A Guide to Finding Joy in the Little Things
A lot of people are making a fresh start and many not by their own choice. But newness brings with it a... Read More
How Pandemic Fatigue Made Us Antisocial
On a Thursday morning in mid-February, writer Donna Ashworth woke up in lockdown in Scotland, and something felt different. “You could feel... Read More
The Important Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression
Couples who are undergoing infertility treatments have higher rates of depression. Read the article
5 Questions Families Often Ask After a Child’s Depression Diagnosis
Depression in children and teens is “invisible” — there is no medical testing for it. How do we learn more about it?... Read More
Parental Defensiveness and Borderline Personality Kids
Arguing with a child for two straight hours triggers more nasty behavior. Read the article
Recovering from the Trauma of this Past Year
Understanding what trauma is, how people react to it, and how to recover from it will help us in making the transition... Read More
Return of the Richly Connected Childhood
Learn how you, as a parent, can help your child re-enter the social world post-pandemic Read the article
The Invisible Threat of Depression and Anxiety
We can’t ignore the frightening rise of anxiety and depression any longer. Read the article
Why your brain won’t let go of small stressors
Do you hold onto small stressors for too long, prolonging their effect. An area of the brain called the amygdala plays a... Read More
Puberty Can Be Emotionally Overwhelming To Adolescents
Adolescent’s physical changes often outpace their emotional ones. This can be overwhelming to teens and cause them a significant amount of emotional... Read More
How to Deal with the Tragic Death of Your Dog
The death of a pet can be so painful that it feels tragic, but when a pet dies in a horrific way,... Read More
The Health Benefits of Hope
There is an increased sense of hope as the world begins to climb out of the COVID pandemic. Here’s why that is... Read More
Helping Your Child Be More Resourceful
Toward your child becoming better at solving problems. Read the article
Family Mental Health: Awareness and Accessibility
Seeking mental health support involves both vulnerability and courage. We would be doing our children injustice to push these issues aside and... Read More
5 Friendship Skills Your Child May Have Forgotten
After a year of living remotely, children may have forgotten a lot about getting along with peers. Here’s an overview of five... Read More
How to Build Resilience
Getting tired of the pandemic restrictions? Develop your resilience capacities. Read the article
How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family
COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal to for people to have questions about them. CDC has information about how to talk... Read More
How to Dismantle the Stigma of Mental Illness
People who are perceived as “different” in some way are often shamed or stigmatized, including those who have a mental illness. There... Read More
Is a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic?
According to a new study, physical and mental health continue to decline even as we approach the end of the pandemic. Read... Read More
How the Pandemic is Affecting Our Children
How is the pandemic affecting your child? Take a look at what professionals are noticing about children and teens Read the article
How to Celebrate the Spring Holidays Safely With Your Family
The weather is warming, the days are looking brighter and the number of people getting vaccinated is on the rise. So can... Read More
4 Tips for Consciously Un-Quarantining
In a world with constantly changing rules, continuous re-adaptation is taxing to mental health. Strategies for conscious un-quarantining can help. Read the... Read More
Sustaining Hope in Pediatric Care During COVID-19
Parenting children with medical conditions during COVID is challenging. Here are tips to sustain hope. Read the article
5 Tips for Easing Into Post-COVID Life When the Time Comes
Anxiety can go hand-in-hand with excitement. Here’s what to keep in mind if you find yourself somewhat unsettled by the transition back... Read More
A Spike in Anxiety as Schools Reopen
Will everyone be happy about returning to school? Guess again. Read the article
Teenage boredom in the pandemic.
Teenage boredom is prevalent at the best of times. Can we help our kids deal better with pandemic boredom? Read the article
Back to School for Children with Anxiety Disorders
How will children with severe social anxiety adapt when school starts in person? Families share their stories and a speech therapist, teacher,... Read More
7 Simple Habits to Protect Your Mental Health
Now more than ever, it’s important to know how to care for our minds. Here are some simple ways to prevent or... Read More
Opening Schools: Importance of Peer Interaction
Should elementary and secondary and university students return to the classroom? What is the purpose of having students in the standard classroom?... Read More
13 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore an Eating Disorder
Symptoms of binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, or bulimia nervosa can affect physical and mental health—and negatively impact your future—in myriad ways.... Read More
Should Pediatricians Prescribe Kindness?
When parents take their children to a pediatrician for a wellness check, they expect to get reports on their children’s healthy development—if... Read More
Hacking Mental Health Through Breath
How training our breath can bring better stress resilience and enhanced physical and mental endurance. Read the article
All Unnecessary Suffering Comes From Outdated Defenses
Virtually all defenses relate to ways in the past you felt deprived—typically from your caretakers’ inability to provide you with sufficient guidance,... Read More
The Future is Now
Isn’t being there for adolescents the point? Read the article
The Positive Value of Conflict: The Power of Resolution
Conflict is a normal part of our daily lives. Our nation has been divided and immersed in bitter conflict. Resolution of conflict... Read More
Not Getting Enough Time Alone Can Be a Problem
Not getting enough quality time with other people can be a problem. Loneliness hurts. But not getting enough time to ourselves can... Read More
How Anxiety Hides in Your Habits
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