Does your child or teen ever tell you that they are having a panic attack? Or, do they describe symptoms such as shortness of breath, a pounding heart and the sudden feeling like the world is closing in on them? Panic attacks are awful for … Continue reading Forget Freaking Out: How to parent panic attacks in kids with ADHD
Month: January 2020
Impact of Watching Scary Shows
Stranger Things is back on Thursdays. Should you let your child watch it or other scary shows? How to judge if they are ready. Watching anything scary on television or at the movies before a child is cognitively, psychologically and emotionally ready to understand and … Continue reading Impact of Watching Scary Shows
Habits that Hurt Mental Health
I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social media: Social media not only seems to suck up time faster than you notice but it also is built to so … Continue reading Habits that Hurt Mental Health
Are You Giving Feedback or Criticism? Recognize the Difference and Change What You’re Doing
As a parent, your motivations and intentions behind a statement might greatly differ from how your child interprets it. How do you know when you are giving feedback or criticism, and who is to decide? For example: Your 16 year-old daughter, Layla, agrees to clean … Continue reading Are You Giving Feedback or Criticism? Recognize the Difference and Change What You’re Doing
uh-PARENT-ly: Parenting a child with ADHD: How to develop daily skills to improve communication and reduce frustration
Parenting any child involves highs and lows. When that child has been diagnosed with ADHD, the highs can be higher and the lows even lower. Dr. Sharon Saline is a clinical psychologist and the author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to … Continue reading uh-PARENT-ly: Parenting a child with ADHD: How to develop daily skills to improve communication and reduce frustration
22 News Mass Appeal: New Year, New You Week– Four ways to keep your positive habits and goals
(Mass Appeal) – Use these four tips to help your resolutions last the whole year. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline joins us with her advice on setting up for success when making lifestyle changes. Make a resolution buddy Aim for daily contentment rather than happiness … Continue reading 22 News Mass Appeal: New Year, New You Week– Four ways to keep your positive habits and goals
YourTango: 5 Reasons Why Having Bored Kids Can Be A Great Thing For Their Development
Why does a bored kid, or the threat of a bored kid, strike fear into the hearts of parents? Part of the reason is that the attention economy (AKA Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, your smartphone) has erased boredom from adult lives. Parents forget the joy and benefits … Continue reading YourTango: 5 Reasons Why Having Bored Kids Can Be A Great Thing For Their Development
