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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Episode 39 “Screen Time Strategies”
A kid’s health and mental health can be negatively affected by too much screen time during development. Research shows that kids who grow
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Episode 38 “Family Vacations”
Research shows that Family Vacations are excellent for a child’s development and mental health. Thinking back on my childhood, I have countless memories
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Episode 37 “Talking to Kids About Death”
Death can be a confusing subject for kids to understand. Depending on their age, many kids have a difficult time understanding the concept
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Episode 36 “Resilience” ft. Dr. Deborah Gilboa
Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. As a parent I struggle with this with my kid. When
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Episode 35 “Virtual Reality”
Virtual reality (VR) is an experience taking place within simulated and immersive environments that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. While
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Episode 34 “Darkness of Comedy” ft. Paul Gilmartin
Laughter is indeed the best medicine, but what is it about the comedic mind then lends itself to darkness? Many comedians suffer from
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Episode 33 “Sick Of Drinking”
Drinking alcohol has been associated with serious physical and mental health risks, so any news showing drinking to be on the decline would
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