by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting
When our kids feel anxious or scared, any parent would want to jump in and save them from emotional discomfort. In our busy lives, we tend to jump in too soon or brush concerns aside with a quick “there’s nothing to worry about.” Whether you tend to jump in as a...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Jan 29, 2019 | Anxiety, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
You probably know what it means to be an introvert versus an extrovert. Such psychological terms are now mainstream. They help us understand and empathize with one another’s differences. Few people, however, know what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)...
by Other | Sep 21, 2018 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Anke Reineke, Ph.D. Is it not natural for humans to spend time in nature? Is it not a vital component of our well-being? I’ve been enjoying the outdoors my whole life. During my childhood, being outdoors was the only place I wanted to be. I spent many hours...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 31, 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
The final weeks of summer are upon us. The sun is out, final vacations are being savored. We have the time and space to interact with the people around us. Weekend adventures and warm evenings prompt us to step outside to engage with the natural world. We noticeably...
by Other | May 11, 2018 | Children, Parenting
Written by Anke Reineke, Ph.D. What’s going on when your child throws a tantrum in the middle of a store? Why sometimes does your preschooler refuse to eat breakfast or get dressed? No logical reason seems to exist when these things happen. As a parent, your diligent...
by Other | Mar 16, 2018 | Children, Parenting
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Do you wonder how to talk about tragic events with your children? With media seemingly broadcasting such events 24 hours a day, we are exposed to much more information than ever before. We are less able to protect our children from the...
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