With so many different viruses going around, we would be hard pressed to find a child that has not had a fever in the last few months. Do you immediately grab a fever reducing medication? What if you knew fevers could be good? If you find yourself asking “Is my child’s fever dangerous?” then this info is for you!
The holidays are here! It is cold outside and getting dark early. It’s a natural time to turn inward and reflect. Sometimes self-reflection can turn into rumination or depression. We
A Parents’ Guide to Mental/Behavioral Health Therapy for Children, Teens, and Young Adults When a child starts therapy for mental/behavioral health, parents may have lots of questions. And it may
Reading books together is a great way to start to talk to your kids about mental health and wellness. Did you know? There’s a type of therapy, called “bibliotherapy,” which
Children and teens need more sleep than adults, and often don’t get enough of it! Lack of quality sleep can contribute to mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression,
Notes from a Therapist’s Desk… The kids are back to school! Perhaps you can breathe a little easier, and maybe even make some time for yourself. Why not pull out
Notes from a Therapist’s Desk… Are you or your child feeling down? Unsure of how to start moving in the direction you want to go in? Know that you are
One of the primary reasons that kids and adults come to therapy is that they have a hard time coping with big emotions. Many adults think they or their child
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to review the different factors that play a role in child, teen, and adult mental health. Seeking out a therapist
Instead of annual visits to the doctor, how would you feel about seasonal visits? Okay, hear me out. If you haven’t noticed, our healthcare system isn’t always so much about
Q: What was it that made you interested in psychology? A: I was interested in behavioral issues… the way people feel about themselves and the way they relate to other
– A Guide for Parents on How to Make Medical Procedures as Stress-Free as Possible – As a parent, it is almost inevitable that your child will have to face
“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” – Leo Tolstoy Families are complicated, aren’t they? Family members share things in common, but they
Q: What made you choose to become a therapist? A: I realized I wanted to become a therapist, when I was finishing up my bachelor’s degree… I was living in
In a time of a global uncertainty, increased screen time, online learning, overpacked schedules, and constant pressure for productivity, it is no surprise we have seen significant increases in mental
It’s the winter holiday season. Perhaps you prefer to keep this time of year simple. Or maybe you have a go-big-or-go-home mentality. If you’re like many American families though, you’re
Emerging science is making us more aware of the need to feed our children a wide range of foods with emphasis on nutritional content. The challenge we face as parents however,
There are things I spend a fair amount of time worrying about in my professional work. As a psychologist and director of a child and family wellness center, I worry
I have always been an observer. This tendency doesn’t stop with people-watching. As a child, I was fortunate enough to live near a nationally-ranked well-funded zoo. For a period of
About 70 years ago, the psychiatrist Dr. John Bowlby made a surprising revelation about mental health. He stated that it is dependent on each of us experiencing a “warm, intimate
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