What ARE We Going To Do This Summer [During COVID-19]?!
The idea of school being out and having a Summer break looks different this year. Area teens have been schooling online since mid-March and so may already be ‘over it’
Read More5% + 5% + 5% Happier:
Small Moves That Add Up I recently came across a book entitled, “10% Happier”, and thought to myself, Really?? You have to buy and read a book and it’s only
Read MoreSome Resource Links / Things Available during COVID 19 watch
I am reaching out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and passing along some resources I have compiled, with help from other therapists in my online communities. I hope it’s helpful for
Read MoreHelping Your Teen Get More Sleep
California governor, Gavin Newsom, recently signed a bill into law that will restrict California high schools from starting before 8:30am and California middle schools before 8:00am. While I am aware
Read MoreWhat To Expect When Your Teen Is Applying To College
If you’re the parent of a teenager who is or will be applying to four year colleges, then you are in the right place/ this is the blog for you!
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How a Practice of Gratitude Can Increase Your Happiness
I was recently listening to a podcast wherein the person being interviewed was a researcher on happiness. The research shows that about 50% of one’s capacity for happiness is genetic,
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How To Be Less Irritated With Your Teenager
Teenagers can be irritating. That may be the understatement of the century. It will come as no surprise that teenagers will tell you that parents can be irritating too! (Who?,
Read MoreDIY Self-Care for Depression
I recently read an article from Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way Foundation” (an organization she created to address mental health and wellness in younger generations; https://bornthisway.foundation/about-the-foundation/) and a take away
Read MoreOptimism (or lack there of) and Your Teenager
Are you a half glass full (optimistic) or a half glass empty (pessimistic) kind of person? How about your child/ teen? Not surprisingly, a parent’s level of optimism is very
Read MoreWhen Anxiety Attacks
The problem with writing a blog entry on anxiety is that there will always be more to say. How can I possibly cover everything that’s important to say? I can’t,
Read MoreThe Main Thing
Two Summers during my college years, I worked as a lifeguard on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Before I make it sound too exciting, I’ll clarify that it was lifeguarding at
Read MoreTips for Managing (and Enjoying) the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us (in case you hadn’t noticed). While the holidays can be exciting, memorable, and fun, they also can be a challenging time navigating family members, finances, overwhelm, depression,
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