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Is Exercise Really THAT Important?!?!?!
We’ve all heard the saying “You are only one workout away from a good mood,” so what’s the big deal anyway? Well, new research suggests that exercise can impact the brain in many more ways than just releasing the feel-good…
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The Golden Ratio
The Golden Ratio. And we’re not talking about peanut butter and jelly. Positive to negative interactions. Every interaction, every statement, every tone makes an enormous impact on your child. 6:1. 6 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction. It seems…
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Can Technology Use Impact Mental Health?
People often ask me my opinion about how much technology children and teens should have access to, so I decided to write a post about it. According to an article I just read (see link below), the risk for an…
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What is Behind Your Child’s Behavior Anyway?!?!
All Behavior is Communication Whether you are a parent of a younger child or teen, their behavior is communicating something to you! You see a child across the room, crossing their ankles, wiggling, and you know just by seeing how…
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Parenting in RELATION to Your Child
Being a parent goes beyond all preconceived expectations. And it is far more than just “parenting”. It is a relationship. When we are able to look at this as a two sided relationship, it takes off a little pressure. The…
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The Gift of Being Imperfect
Marilyn Monroe was once quoted saying, “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Throughout my career, I have worked with many individuals who embrace perfectionism. In fact, they hold on to…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a 504 and IEP
When you have a child who needs extra support in school, it can feel extremely overwhelming! You need to understand your child’s needs and you also have to understand how to get them the support they require. When your child…
Read MoreLearning Together: Appropriate Responses to BIG Emotions
Understanding and identifying emotions is difficult for adults, let alone for children. Children often learn from their environments how to identify, deal with, and handle emotions. Often if children don’t know how to handle an emotion, they will react to…
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Learn to Fight Healthily with “I Statements”
Through my formal education I was taught best ways to communicate. The most effective ways to communicate are actually pretty much the same for parents and children, married couples, and children with other children. It is kind of funny, because…
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How to Fight Suicide Risk
Stress is typically higher during the holiday season. For this reason, mood and the ability to function can be greatly impacted. Children are finishing with their school semester receiving midterm grades. Winter break provides extended time at home where meaningful daily…
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The Importance of Gratitude
I have written about gratitude before, but with Thanksgiving coming up next week I couldn’t resist revisiting the topic. As a psychologist, I am consistently grateful and honored to be a part of the my client’s journey. It is a…
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3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be daunting and overwhelming. Filtering through information on agencies and service providers can be confusing and discouraging. With that said, finding a good personality fit is extremely important. Here are some simple guidelines to navigate you through…
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Media Do’s and Don’ts
Media: Do’s and Don’ts Media is prevalent throughout our culture, from Facebook to Snapchat, to interactive video games, news outlets, and even Pinterest. It is safe to say that even as adults media is somewhere in our daily interactions with…
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