Episode 49 “Eye Contact Is Important”
Eye contact is one of the most important things for humans to learn and practice. Why? Well to start, eyes are designed to
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Episode 44 “What’s Your Struggle”
The end of summer is upon us and that can lead to changes in routine and increases in stress, especially if you are
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Suicide: It Can Happen to Your Kids
September is back to school and maybe coincidentally, suicide awareness month. I don’t just say that off the cuff, the incidences of suicide
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Episode 43 “Our Kids Are Not OK”
Our kids are not OK…if you don’t believe me, believe the numbers that are coming out regarding kids mental health, depression, loneliness, and
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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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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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Episode 40 “Mental Health Days Off”
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 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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