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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mental illness
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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What’s Your Struggle? Be Inspired By Others.
Some days feel harder than others. Some days the rain keeps pouring down and feels like it never will end. But this is
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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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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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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 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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