Nature and Awe
One of my favorite places to visit and appreciate awe is in Lake George, NY. There are mountains- majestic, strong, and beautiful. The...
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- Aug 8
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The Science of Friendships
There are summer vibes in my neck of the woods. Children riding bikes, friends shooting hoops in the road, adults meeting for dinner,...
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- Jul 26
- 1 min
Parental Self-Care
Taking care of ourselves is an important and often neglected priority. We overschedule our days, long for breaks that seemingly never...
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- Jun 19
- 1 min
Social Media Use and Teens
One of the most common concerns among families with teens is the use of social media. There are benefits and disadvantages, as there are...
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- May 23
- 1 min
Cinematherapy; "Yes, and"
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to share some information about one of my favorite topics related to...
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- Apr 25
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Talking About Difficult Topics with Kids
Happy Spring! There are times when we find it difficult to explain a big concept about very real-life issues to a child we care about in...
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- Feb 21
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Outdoor Play
Do you remember spending hours outside when you were younger? Maybe you enjoyed going for bike rides, walks, digging in the dirt, playing...
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- Jan 24
- 1 min
Focus on Love Jan 2023
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I am sharing this interesting piece written by my colleague, Dr. Phillips. I hope that you will feel...
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- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Thankfulness
What are you thankful for this November? Thanksgiving is a special time to celebrate family and friends and pause to remember what is...
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- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
Pros and Cons Technology Use for Kids
As we have been focusing on healthy technology use for the past few months, I am sharing some additional information to help guide...
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- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Focus on Social Media and Teens
In continuation of last month’s theme of healthy technology use, I am sharing some additional information focusing on social media. This...
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- Aug 29, 2022
- 1 min
Healthy Technology Use
As families are preparing for the start of a new school year and peer pressure about getting a cell phone and playing video games may...
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
New Crisis Resource
Happy Summertime! There are some important and helpful updates with accessing emergency services that I want to share with you. You may...
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- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
Ten Years!
Ten years ago this month, I opened my private practice. Ten years!! In reflecting on this milestone, I am humbled by the opportunity to...
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- May 24, 2022
- 1 min
Healthy Screen Time for Families
Many families have been struggling with managing screen time in their homes. It is important to consider several factors regarding the...
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- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Turning Red
I was totally in after the first trailer I viewed. Turning Red is a movie that highlights and depicts some relevant social and emotional...
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