September 26, 2020

Teens brains are too immature for social media.  This articles helps parents navigate social media with tweens.

September 26, 2020

Kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self esteem largely in part to social media use.  

March 16, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

March 16, 2020

Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties.

February 13, 2020

The importance of play in the development of a child's brain.

New York Times article By: Perri Kalss, M.D.

March 16, 2019

Studies find that sadness is actually good for you.  An article from Psychology Today written by Sean Grover, L.C.S.W.

April 15, 2018

Debunking misconceptions that may be holding you back from seeking help.  An article from Psychology Today written by: Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC; 

October 03, 2017

In response to the recent concert shooting in Las Vegas, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help families and communities. These resources include tip sheets on:

• The Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting

• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

• Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists about the Shooting

• Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting

• Talking to Children about the Shooting

• Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

• Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

• Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Caregivers

• Helping Youth After a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators

• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

• Guiding Adults in Talking with Children about Death and Attending Service

August 03, 2017

Media psychologists warn of the risks of parents disclosing too much information about their children on social media.

By Kirsten Weir

Monitor on Psychology

July/August 2017, Vol 48, No. 7

Print version: page 28

August 03, 2017

Social psychologist explains the psychological and physical factors that make technology so addictive and how to break the cycle.

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By Shauna Reid

Monitor on Psychology

July/August 2017, Vol 48, No. 

Print version: page 31

August 03, 2017

Psychologists' research shows how smartphones are affecting our health and well-being, and points the way toward taking back control.

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By Kirsten Weir

Monitor on Psychology

March 2017, Vol 48, No. 3

Print version: page 42