Episode 89 “Masks and Mental Health”
Another school year in a pandemic, more mask mandates, and more angry parents screaming about the harm masks are causing their children. But
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teachers
Episode 77 “Teaching Critical Thought”
Critical thought is what defines as a human. Our ability to use rationale thought allows us to take the emotion out of our
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Episode 45 “Extracurricular Activities”
Kids and young adults that feel disconnected from their peers are more likely to feel anxious and depressed, and since suicide is the
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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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Episode 42 “Discipline Without Yelling”
One of the hardest things for me as parent is being able to stay calm in the face of my son’s bad behavior.
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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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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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