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What Does the Mental Health Crisis Tell Me About Parenting? [Podcast Episode]

Today, we’ll be discussing a huge topic: how to raise our families in the midst of a mental health crisis. We’re going to tackle this big idea from a place of theory and bring it down to steps of...

Developing Community Abroad Or At Home With Jodi Harris, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

Being connected to those around us improves the physical and mental health of both us parents and our kids. But many parents lack this sense of community or feel like they have to work incredibly...

Why Is It Important To Be Friends With People Of Different Ages? With Caroline & Sarah [Podcast Episode]

Let’s stick with the topic of relationships for a little longer! Today, Caroline and Sarah are joining me to talk about the value of developing intergenerational relationships: the relationships we...

Realistic Sleep Hacks for Teens (And Adults!) [Podcast Episode]

One of the major strategies for managing anxiety is to get excellent sleep. Sleep helps promote learning, focus, attention, and our ability to manage emotions, it improves depression and the quality...

Sleep Help For Elementary School Kids With Allison Egidi [Podcast Episode]

Sleep is essential for anyone’s ability to focus, remember things, solve problems, manage emotions, and feel good. The right amount of sleep reduces anxiety and depression. And did you know that...

Supporting Your Teen Through College Applications With Margaret Baudinet of College Solutions [Podcast Episode]

If your kid might apply for college in the next ten years, you want to listen to this one! Margaret is an expert when it comes to supporting kids through the college application process. She has a...

How to Make Friends as an Adult: Real-Life Tips That Work

Why does it feel so hard to make friends as an adult? When we were in college, friendships just happened. You’d bump into people in the dorms, meet friends of friends, or sit next to someone in...

How To Talk To Your Kids About The Upcoming School Year

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Raising A Child With ADHD With Carol Boersma, MD

What does it actually look like to raise a child, and especially a son, with ADHD? How do we parent them? Pediatrician, Dr. Carol Boersma, MD, is here to share her expertise around all of this....

Therapy Greatest Hits #2: Screen Time Basics [Podcast Episode]

Let’s talk through some screen time basics! Screen time expectations are one of those topics I do psycho-education on with pretty much everyone who walks through my door. It’s a topic that comes up...