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Habits that Hurt Mental HealthJanuary 29, 2020I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social... -
Forget freaking out: How to Parent Panic Attacks in Kids with ADHDJanuary 21, 2020Does your child or teen ever tell you that they are having a panic attack? Or, do they describe symptoms such as shortness of... -
Impact of Watching Scary ShowsJanuary 14, 2020Stranger 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... -
Are you Giving Feedback or Criticism? Recognize the Difference and Change What You're doingJanuary 8, 2020Has this ever happened to you? Your 16 year-old daughter, Layla, agrees to clean her room and picks things up nicely except for the... -
Remember to Celebrate Your Strengths as a Parent This Holiday seasonDecember 23, 2019Recently I read an article in the New York Times about Tom Hanks as he was doing interviews for the release of his new... -
Plan Now for A Happier Family Holiday SeasonDecember 17, 2019As the holidays descend upon us, it's time to sit down and consider how you would like the holidays to with your family. We... -
Feeling Holiday Stress? Start caring for your mental health today!December 3, 2019Happiness during the holiday season for your family really depends on your ability to stay sane and stable in the midst of all of... -
The Benefits of Experiential GiftingNovember 25, 2019Black Friday, Cyber Monday Alternatives People Over Stuff! Giving experiences benefits people in several ways. First, you are offering them something unique that will provide them... -
4 Tools to Manage Panic AttacksNovember 13, 2019Panic attacks are best managed by having a concrete set of steps to follow that you’ve figured out beforehand. When you can identify the... -
Depression MythsNovember 1, 2019What people get wrong about depression: You could make it go away if you tried harder. An incident must have happened to make...
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How To Make Family Dinner, Family Connection TimeOctober 24, 2019Do you rush to get a healthy dinner on the table and find your hopes for a nice meal dashed immediately? Arguments between kids,... -
Habits that Hurt Mental HealthOctober 4, 2019I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social... -
Frustrated by Inconsistent Progress? Change Your Expectations and Nurture EffortingSeptember 26, 2019It happened again. Tonight when you went to take your daughter's phone for the evening, she argued with you. Even though, you've had this... -
Negative Assumptions about Students with DisabilitiesSeptember 18, 2019Yes, we are all more than our diagnosis, but negative assumptions about students with disabilities run rampant in our culture. Often kids with learning... -
Teen Hormones and the ADHD brain? Helping Kids in TransitionSeptember 13, 2019As they enter adolescence, boys and girls with ADHD may not be able to articulate what is swirling around inside of them. Quick to... -
Manage big feelings better: Reduce triggers by noticing bodily signalsSeptember 5, 2019For kids with ADHD, managing intense emotions can be extra tough. In the heat of the moment, it’s hard for any of us to...
