As parents, hearing about vaping probably instills a healthy dose of fear, particularly since it’s something that is so relatively new and wasn’t something we dealt with as teenagers. It’s important to recognize how this specific problem might be pervasive at your child’s school so that you can have an open conversation about it.
How is it that some people are happy while others are not? Is happiness related to wealth? Genetics? Environment? Culture? Do you ever stop and ask yourself, “Am I happy?” Is there a recipe for happiness that others can follow?
We are all on a lifelong journey of self-discovery during which we are faced with many challenges, from trauma to anxiety to relationship issues. Working with a psychologist can help you overcome issues, gain insight, and learn tools to help you be the best you that you can be!
Mindfulness is the practice of being “in the now,” but how the heck do you do it and, more importantly, why should you? In this week’s blog, we unpack the incredible practice of mindfulness and discuss how it can shift your perspective and change your life!
How often have you heard the phrase, “That person is so OCD”? Society has latched onto this title to describe a large spectrum of actions, without really understanding what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder really is. In this post, we get into the nitty gritty technical aspects of OCD and how it can be treated.
Last week, we introduced you to one of our fantastic providers, Dr. Ann Marie. This week, she lays out the specific steps on how to get your family back on track… just in time for the start of the school year!
Children with ADHD struggle with organizing tasks, staying focused, and following through on projects. So what can you, as a caregiver of a child with ADHD, do to set your child up for success this year? In this week’s blog, one of our providers, Dr. Ann Marie, shares her amazing strategies for helping your child stay organized and thrive!
Before we get to the juicy stuff, let’s answer a question that may be entering your brain right about now: “What is a sleep consultant?” A sleep consultant helps you sleep better… that’s pretty obvious. But what wasn’t clear to me until I got into the wellness world was the fact that sleep specialists are […]
Do you hide your hands when meeting someone new? Do you find yourself mindlessly biting your nails or picking your cuticles while watching TV or when particularly stressed? Do you see this behavior in your child? We unpack nail biting/picking, explain why people do it, and share some of the best treatments for this habit.
As an eating disorder therapist and as a parent, I know how difficult it is to support a teenager who is struggling with weight. There’s a fine line between teaching your child to love their body while also emphasizing the importance of healthy eating habits. In the past 30 years, teen obesity has quadrupled in the U.S., so how do we help our kids?
