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Based on available research, here are a few ways to prevent a toxic gaming environment. I offer these recommendations for both parents and gamers.

What Gamers (and Parents) Should Do to Prevent a Toxic Gaming Environment

Cameron Mosley, Ph.D. - April 7, 2020

Social distancing, remote learning, working from home – all changes to our regular routines for the foreseeable future. So how do parents cope? Purposefully parent your children during times of anxiety.

3 Ways to Purposefully Parent Your Children in a Time of Unprecedented Anxiety

In the teen years, it seems someone always knows how to point out the thing you’re most embarrassed about. For teen girls, that can be their body image.

How Can I Help My Daughter Who Is Struggling With Her Body Image?

"How do I get my teen to talk to me?!" - This is a common statement I hear from parents about their teens. Here is a parent's guide on how to talk to teens.

A Parent’s Guide on How to Talk to Teens: Avoid These 4 Conversation Killers

As an adoptions psychotherapist and an adoptee, Jeanette Yoffee brings awareness to painful, sensitive circumstances in adoption, including adoptee reunion.

Why Some Adoptees Are Not Ready for Reunion

Medication. Children. Two words that do not stir up too much controversy. However, there are many reasons why you should medicate your child.

Reasons Why You Should Medicate Your Child

Myque Harris, LPC - June 7, 2017 0

At age 16, however, most adolescents still need more than 8 hours of sleep, and many are finding that it is hard to establish a healthy sleep pattern. What gets in the way? Well, a lot of things... Here's how to help your adolescent sleep well through the night!

Help Your Adolescent Sleep Well Through the Night

Dr. Kristin Daley - June 1, 2017 0

Sleep in the preadolescent age group becomes more distinct and the pattern of sleep is much more reflective of adult sleep- the sleep stages that they go through are much the same in children and adults. Here are ways to help your preadolescent sleep through the night.

Help Your Preadolescent Sleep Well Through the Night

Dr. Kristin Daley - May 30, 2017 0

Help Your Preschooler Sleep Well Through the Night

Dr. Kristin Daley - May 22, 2017 0

The funny thing about infants is that, just when you feel that you are steady on your feet in this parenting game, they move into a new developmental world of being a toddler. Here's how to help your toddler sleep well through the night!

Help Your Toddler Sleep Well Through the Night

Dr. Kristin Daley - May 15, 2017 0

When working to have your infant sleep well, you have to pay close attention to their sleep onset associations- these are the touch, scent, and sound conditions that are present when they fall asleep. Infants can become entrained to a wide variety of sleep. Here's how to help your infant sleep well through the night.

Help Your Infant Sleep Well Through the Night

Dr. Kristin Daley - May 15, 2017 0

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Well, ask a mother about superpowers, and the wish list might be slightly different... The power to get my kids to listen. The power to make my kids stop fighting. Or, my personal superpower wish, infinite patience. Happy Mother's Day from Psych Bytes!

Moms: The Real-Life Superheroes | Happy Mother’s Day

Dr. Terri James - May 12, 2017 0

A question I get asked a lot is "I caught my teen using drugs. How worried should I be?" It’s scary as a parent to know that teens will have access to...

I Caught My Teen Using Drugs: How Worried Should I Be?

Jonathan Hetterly, LCMHC - May 10, 2017 0

Building your kid's flexible thinking is essential for growth. One of the most important lessons children can learn is problem-solving when things go wrong.

Building Your Child’s Flexible Thinking

Dr. Andrea Umbach - April 26, 2017 0

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