The Functions of the Adolescent Brain
*Note: This blog is based on the ideas and research of Daniel Siegel, M.D. and his book Brainstorm. The teenage years often get a bad
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Parents: Daily Dose of Praise Goes a Long Way!
Children experience daily stress of doing well and working hard in school. Spring break is not only a good time to relax and de-stress, but
Learning How To Soothe Ourselves
Self-soothing involves learning how to comfort ourselves when we are upset. While we, as social creatures, often turn to others for support when we are
The Gut-Brain Connection
The originator of the phrase “trust your gut” may have been onto something, after all. While we typically think of emotional states like anxiety, stress,
Understanding Confirmation Bias in the Age of “Fake News”
In these tense political times, an increasing number of people admit to getting much of their news from Facebook and Twitter. One of the problems
Letting Go of Rumination
Do you often find yourself thinking about a problem over and over? What about continuously replaying an unpleasant exchange in your mind and turning over