Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Ands and Buts
Let me tell you a little story… Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. Sally was small and blonde and full of spunk. And Sally loved adventures with her favorite dog Chuck. One day, the dynamic duo…
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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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The Catch to Happiness
We live in a society where happiness seems to be the goal for everyone. One may occasionally think: How can I be happier? Let us start by considering what happiness means. While the details of the state most likely look…
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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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How is Neurofeedback Different than Other Programs?
I haven’t written a blog post about neurofeedback in a long time, so I feel I am overdue! I have been getting a lot of questions lately from people who are wondering how neurofeedback is different than (fill in the…
Read MoreMeasuring Behavior: Intensity, Duration, Consistency
When life is hard, we want change now. However, change does not happen overnight. When moving through change, one of the most difficult aspects is how to measure progress. It is important to measure progress to help us stay motivated,…
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Understanding Your Child’s Brain
As parents, you have natural instincts. Instincts about what your child’s brain needs without even realizing it. 90% of the brain develops by the age of 4. Significant events that happen during that time can really have an impact…
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