Mental Health in Youth Sports
It can be thrilling to watch your young athlete score a goal, make a touchdown, hit a home run, or win a race. Kids and teens can have...
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Aug 201 min
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 241 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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Jun 241 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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May 211 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 231 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 131 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 191 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 221 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, 20231 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, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20232 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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Jul 26, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20222 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20222 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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Jan 26, 20222 min
Digital Minimalism
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a healthy start to 2022. Let’s look at one, probably large, aspect of your life together- the role of...
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Nov 29, 20211 min
Ted Lasso: Part Two
As promised, this is the next part of my review and recommendation of the series Ted Lasso. As usual, I will do my best to avoid...
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Aug 26, 20211 min
Play and Connection
This may be one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen. Play is so important for our children (and adults too!) and often...
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Jul 19, 20211 min
Four Horsemen and Couples
Couples can sometimes find themselves in an unhealthy cycle of communication issues, misunderstandings, intimacy discomforts, and...
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Jun 23, 20211 min
Parenting Self-Care
Balancing parenthood with any other aspect of life is a challenge. Becoming a parent presents some amazing opportunities to face anxiety...
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May 27, 20211 min
Digital Wellness
To avoid spoilers, read this post by Dr. Kanaris, sex therapist and psychologist, first. It’s not what you think! https://cyberinfidelity...
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Apr 27, 20211 min
Languishing During a Pandemic
Checking in on you this month. How are you doing? We have been in this collective trauma for over a year, and this is going to impact all...
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Mar 30, 20211 min
Embracing Spring With Mindfulness
Happy Spring! The days are longer and the weather is nicer. I want to encourage you to embrace the environment and enjoy outdoor...
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Feb 23, 20212 min
Exposure is Important
There are many opportunities for challenging your anxiety in everyday life. Many of you who have suffered with anxiety or OCD already...
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Jan 19, 20211 min
Inspiration From Movies
Happy New Year! Do you feel in need of some inspiration? I have compiled some fun and inspiring ideas based on several family friendly...
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Dec 14, 20201 min
Meaningful Holidays During COVID
It’s December- many months into the pandemic and in the middle of the holiday season. For some, the season is not very merry. You may be...
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Nov 24, 20201 min
Breathing As a Skill
Deep breathing is an essential skill for relaxation and calming down anxiety. While we are breathing all the time, we often take shallow...
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Oct 30, 20201 min
Election Related Stress
Many people have expressed an increase in anxiety and stress related to the upcoming election. This month, I am sharing some resources to...
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Sep 30, 20201 min
Information Overload
With social media, TV, apps, e-mail, news articles, and mail, we can easily become overloaded with information. If left unchecked, we...
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Aug 26, 20201 min
Beginning School During Challenging Times
As we are preparing for a new school year and are making decisions for our families, ourselves, and careers, we may feel anxious,...
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