In an Instagram World, Teach Self-Compassion
I read an interesting article the other day on why we should forget about teaching and focusing on self-esteem and start focusing more
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Guns or Mental Health? New study looks at which leads to more gun violence.
As as a human being and also a parent, every time I hear about these mass shootings I cringe. Walmarts, restaurants, bars, festivals,
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Your Child’s Brain Is Wiring- Make Sure it Does So Correctly
People ask me a lot about how the brain “works” and I often smile before taking a deep breath and answering. The simplest
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Mental Health Days Off for Students- A good idea, or too sensitive?
There has been a lot of news around a bill recently passed in the state of Oregon that would allow students to take
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More Evidence Pets Benefit Mental Health
On Episode 12 of my podcast I discussed ways that having a pet can positively affect our mental health. While I don’t have
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Are Productivity Apps Anti-Productive? 4 Questions Answered.
Recently I was asked about productivity apps and my thoughts on how effective they can be. When it comes to technology to keep
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