Category: News

Binge-watching TV for Mental Health

Watching too much TV? Do you like to binge-watch TV? Well, here is some interesting research about people who binge-watch TV to reduce anxiety. In a study researching binge-watching TV, the authors categorize two types of watch patterns: feast-watching and cringe-watching. This basically means that feast watching is intentional and sometimes social. This can be […]

Navigating Academic Procrastination: A Guide for Parents

Procrastination is when we wait to do tasks, thinking we’ll have time later. It’s common among students, but it’s not just about poor planning. It’s more complex and involves feelings and confidence in doing tasks. Understanding procrastination, especially in teens, is a combination of their developmental stage, support environment, and mental well-being. This complexity makes navigating academic procrastination for parents even more challenging.

Do New Year’s Resolutions Work?

At the end of every year, many people will evaluate their last 365 days and look towards the next year as an opportunity to change, grow, learn, and improve. New Year’s resolutions are often made but rarely kept and for those that do, there is some research behind why it works. A large study published […]

Technology rules for kids

As parents in the digital age, we’re navigating uncharted waters. With screens being an integral part of our lives, it’s essential to understand how to manage our children’s screen time effectively. Let’s dive into some expert insights and practical tips to foster healthy digital habits for children and develop technology rules for kids.

Children’s Grief Awareness Month

Hello and welcome. Below are the links to the coloring pages I have created for Children’s Grief Awareness Month. You are welcome to print, share, and color as you would like. This campaign was developed by the National Alliance for Grieving Children. You can learn more about the campaign at their website here. If you […]

Male Postpartum Depression

Amidst the joy and excitement of a newborn baby, lies a lesser-discussed, overshadowed issue of Men’s Postpartum Depression (PPD). While traditionally associated with new mothers, postpartum depression is a reality for many new fathers. In fact, 1 out of every 10 fathers experience depression and anxiety. The onset of symptoms, including sadness, anxiety, and irritability, […]

What is Technostress?

While we benefit immensely from technology, there’s a darker side to the digital world caused by being hyper-connected to technology: technostress. This is not quite the same as my previous post related to Phubbing but this phenomenon isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real challenge many face, impacting our mental and physical well-being. But what exactly is technostress? Let’s dive in.

Boosting Your Child’s Confidence: Play Activities for Self-esteem

Raising a confident and happy child is every parent’s ultimate goal. In today’s world, building a strong foundation of self-esteem in children is more important than ever. Fortunately, there are numerous play activities that can help develop and nurture your child’s self-esteem. In this post, we will explore six components of self-esteem and provide fun, […]

Monster Moods!

I made a coloring book! Waiting rooms are a real drag for kids. I always love seeing a waiting room with anything other than a TV for kids to stay busy. So in the waiting room of my practice, I provide therapeutic and fun activities for kids waiting. I recently dipped my toes into AI […]