Talking to the Pediatrician About Mental Health
As the school year is approaching, many families will be bringing their kids and teens to the pediatrician for well-visits and sports...
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- Jul 24
- 1 min
Inside Out 2
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have returned for another fantastic production of Inside Out. The sequel to the original delivers a...
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drlauravsh
- Jun 24
- 1 min
The 5 C's of Screen Use
As we transition from the structured school year into the summer months, many families experience stress about how to handle the change....
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drlauravsh
- May 21
- 1 min
Benefits of Unstructured Play
As parents, it can be very anxiety provoking allowing your children freedom to engage in risky play or to take a walk on their own to the...
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drlauravsh
- Apr 23
- 1 min
How Parents Can Help Children with Anxiety or OCD
A very important part of successful treatment of children is the collaboration with parents. Parents are a key part of their child’s...
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drlauravsh
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Spring Gratitude
Happy Spring! I am feeling so thankful for warmer weather, longer days, more sunshine, the smell of fresh fallen rain, and the return of...
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drlauravsh
- Feb 19
- 1 min
Media Balance for Families
Do you have a family media plan? Technology is so useful and helpful in many circumstances. We can look up information such as how to fix...
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drlauravsh
- Jan 22
- 1 min
Living Well in 2024 and Beyond
Happy New Year! New Year’s Resolutions are very popular, and if you have ever started out the month of January strong with working...
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drlauravsh
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
Meaningful Holiday Movies
I have been holding onto this nugget for this whole year and I am excited to share some meaningful movie recommendations for this holiday...
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drlauravsh
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Thankfulness
Did you know that what you think matters? The content of your thoughts, the time you spend with them, and your reaction to them all...
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drlauravsh
- Oct 18, 2023
- 1 min
Common Misconceptions About OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can pervasively impact the life of the diagnosed individual as well as their families, friends,...
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drlauravsh
- Sep 20, 2023
- 1 min
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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drlauravsh
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
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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drlauravsh
- Jul 26, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 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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