It’s Election Day 2024 and I was so excited to be on FOX 5 San Diego this week talking about why parents should engage their children in the voting process and how to do that at home! I was interviewed by the lovely Shally Zomorodi on the Morning News and we discussed creative ways to teach your children… Read More
Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids
During the fall months, there is a lot going on for many families. School is in full bloom and the holidays are around the corner. When our children are little, we are consumed with visiting pumpkin patches and picking out halloween costumes. And as our children become teenagers, they are consumed with Homecoming dances and Halloween parties. The time when… Read More
The Great Debate: Are Cell Phones Helping or Hurting Students in School?
We are all currently living in our technology era, and whether we like it or not, technology is a part of our lives and we need to find the right balance of cell phone use for the modern student and modern education. As a parent, I can see both the benefits of having a cell phone at school (starting at… Read More
Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent
I am beyond humbled and thrilled to announce that I had my first national television interview this week!!! I was so honored to be asked to be a guest this week on Dr. Phil’s “The News” on Merit Street Media, a nightly news broadcast on the Merit Street Media television network, that reaches a nationwide audience of over 80 million… Read More
The Therapeutic Powers of Nature: How the Outdoors Benefits Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I was so honored to be invited back to the FOX 5 San Diego studio yesterday morning to talk LIVE on the air with Shally Zomorodi about nature therapy, otherwise known as eco-therapy, and the benefits of being outdoors. In case you missed the segment, I wanted to follow up with a blog… Read More
Nurturing Connection and Confidence in Children: Tools for Managing Social Anxiety
Some children are naturally drawn to creating and cultivating friendships and navigating social situations with ease. Other children are terrified of the idea of stepping out in public, social crowds, and having conversations with peers and or adults in any setting. Certain children don’t get anxious speaking in front of a crowd or having to give a presentation in front… Read More
Parenting Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month so I went on the air this morning with FOX 5 San Diego to talk about how parents can identify their child’s stress response and help support their child if they are stressed. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 35% of American children experience stress-related health problems. Experiencing stress in… Read More
Top 5 Play-Based Activities for Sensory Seeking Children (That All Kids Will Love)
Do you have a sensory seeking child at home? How do you know if you do? If you have a child that is constantly moving and always seems to have a ton of energy at all hours of the day? Does your child appear like they can’t seem to slow their brain or body down? Do they yell and or… Read More
Cultivating Calm: Strategies for Managing Expectations During the Holidays
This morning I was on LIVE on the air at FOX 5 San Diego talking with Shally Zomorodi about how to manage expectations and minimize stress during the holiday season. Below is a little recap of what we discussed and some additional tips of things we didn’t get to during the segment. The biggest challenge I see this time of… Read More
Mastering Change: A Guide to Seamless Transitions for Kids
As a licensed therapist that specializes in children’s behavior, I get asked all of the time about how to make transitions more of a smoother process for parents and children. Transitions can be challenging, especially when a child is actively participating in a preferred activity and they are asked to switch to a less preferred activity. But don’t worry, I… Read More
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