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QEEG: 3 Ways a Brain Map Can Help

September 7, 2017

What is a QEEG (Brain Map) and why get one???? First, I will describe what a QEEG is.  Most simply it is a way to measure the electrical activity in your brain.  It is a tool used to guide neurofeedback training. …

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Signs of Childhood Depression

September 4, 2017

Most people associate depression with adulthood. It is generally assumed that children have easy and carefree lives, isolated from the worries that plague adults. As long as a child is growing in a home with supportive parents, you do not…

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Increasing Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injuries

August 28, 2017

In recent years a wealth of information has come out about the dangers of incurring a traumatic brain injury.  As a society, we wear helmets while bike riding, skateboarding, and skiing.  We all know about Mohammad Ali and the impact…

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7 Strategies to Improve Homework Time

August 20, 2017
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With school getting underway, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog about homework.  Each school year we hear about the hardship of homework completion.  There are many kids who fight doing homework. For those with…

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The Extroverted Parent with An Introverted Child

August 10, 2017
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Last week I wrote a blog about parenting when you are an introvert and you have a child who is an extrovert.  For those of you who missed that post, let’s redefine introversion/extroversion.  Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending…

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Extrovert or Introvert: What Is The Impact on Your Family?

August 3, 2017
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Have you ever thought about the impact of either being an introvert or an extrovert on your family relationships?  Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending time alone. Extroverts recharge and gain energy when in the company of others. When…

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The Magic of “I Statements”

July 27, 2017
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Have you heard of “I Statements”?  If not, you need to read this post!  I first learned about “I statements” during my formal education.  At that time I was being taught the best ways to communicate for parents and children,…

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Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

July 24, 2017
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Have you thought about your habits lately? You know, those things we do without really thinking about it? We can often get into habits that negatively impact our lives without really thinking about it.  Maybe we have an unfortunate series…

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Managing Pain & Difficult Emotions

July 10, 2017
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As humans we experience a range of emotions including happiness, joy, contentment, anger, grief, sadness, and fear. We need all of the emotions we feel and each one serves a purpose in our lives, even the ones that don’t feel good.…

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The Word “Should” Hurts Us

June 28, 2017
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“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it!  We use the word “should”…

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