Well, Mom and Dad, time to take (another) deep breath. Just when you thought you had figured out how to navigate your life and family through this treacherous time, school is starting. In “normal” times the adjustment from summer to school can be daunting. This year may feel like climbing Mt. Everest with an empty Read More
The iGen Generation Today’s children are part of the iGen generation. They are called iGen because they have never known a world without an iPhone, which was introduced in 2007. While the benefits of technology are numerous, children know more about the variety of popular phone apps than their parents. Parents are called “digital Read More
How to Talk to Your Children About the Recent School Shooting There are few events that hit home for parents and children like a school shooting. As a parent, you may find yourself struggling to talk to your child about this scary event. When an event like this is seen by children on television and Read More
Written by Kathie Blake, Psy.D. Teenagers and Lack of Sleep Teen girls that come in to my office don’t always talk. However, one thing they do say almost 100% of the time is, “I’m tired!” It doesn’t seem to matter what time or what day it is for lack of sleep to be an issue Read More
A Guide to Social Media, Information Technology and Electronics For Youth Mental Health By Michael T. Smith, Ph.D. and Benjamin Snyder, Ph.D. Evidence that we are living in an age that is influenced by and evolving through technology is all around. Looking across the landscape of the present, you will see people on cell phones, laptops, and Read More
ADHD Awareness Month – Frequently Asked Questions From Concerned Parents By Michael T. Smith, Ph.D. Most children will occasionally forget to do their homework, act without thinking, daydream during school or fidget when they shouldn’t but hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are also signs of Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD can affect your Read More