Episode 111 “Sad Teenagers”
Over 40% of teenagers surveyed reported feeling depressed or persistent sadness. This is a trend that has been on the rise even before
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depression
Episode 110 “Anxiety Benefits”
Anxiety is a normal response to a potentially dangerous or threatening situation. While we typically think about anxiety as a bad thing, numerous
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Episode 108 “Too Much Pleasure”
Our world today is saturated with pleasures. The problem? Our brains are designed to handle very limited, fleeting amounts. Things like sugary foods,
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Episode 107 “The Oscars, Will Smith, and Mental Health”
Last week Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, and all I kept reading were debates as to who was wrong. For
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Episode 106 “Why are we so defensive?”
Being defensive is a common behavior of many humans and can wreak havoc on our ability to communicate and form healthy relationships. Why
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Episode 105 “Family Dinner Benefits”
The family dinner is becoming a lost tradition and it is needed now more than ever. Sitting together as a family for a
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Episode 104 “Anxiety of War”
War is terrible, and for for kids in particular, it can evoke anxieties around feeling safe. When kids hear about or see images
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Episode 103 “Raising Imperfect Kids”
The world is imperfect, so we should teach kids how to embrace imperfection. This is not an easy task in a society that
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Episode 102 ” Kids, Masks, & Mental Health”
Masks have been a critical tool in the battle against COVID. While they have been effective, it didn’t come without a cost. For
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Episode 99 “Something On My Mind”
My 9 year old recently came to me and said, “Dad, I have something on my mind” and I was so proud. Why?
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