Despite the incredibly strong research support, let me risk sounding old-fashioned for a moment: have we all gone mad?
We now have infants and toddlers, barely able to walk without tipping over, watching hours of highly stimulating online content as
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures, often called PNES, are far more common than most people realize. Many individuals spend months or years searching for answers, often being told their symptoms do not “fit” typical epilepsy. That can feel confusing, frightening, and deeply
Here we are again, confronted by modern science confirming what wise parents, grandparents, teachers, and common sense have known for a long time: children need to play. Not just tap, swipe, scroll, and consume. They need to run, climb, chase,
We live in a world that trains impatience and then acts surprised when everyone feels rushed, reactive, and vaguely offended by traffic lights. Food arrives fast. Answers arrive instantly. Entertainment is endless. Even boredom barely gets a moment to breathe
Most people don’t realize they’re drinking it. It looks harmless, even appealing. Interesting. Helpful at times. A quick scroll. A headline. A short video. A few seconds to “check in.” Some inner thirst feels momentarily quenched.
And almost immediately, something
The Patterns of Attention That Quietly Reinforce Struggle
Spend enough time around many households, or therapy offices, and you will hear a familiar and well-intentioned phrase: “Let’s talk about how you’re feeling. Or how do you feel about that?” At
When Good Intentions Create Painful Outcomes
As a psychologist who has worked with families for decades, I am seeing a pattern that is difficult to ignore. We are raising children in a time of unprecedented comfort, safety, and opportunity—yet many
Let’s start with a simple truth most parents already know but often avoid enforcing: children and teens today are profoundly sleep deprived. Not mildly tired. Not “could use a little more rest.” Neurologically depleted.
And while schools, schedules, and stress
Let’s be honest—kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve journaled. Meditated. Affirmed. Exercised. Perhaps even whispered sweet
Earlier this week, I sat with a capable, driven professional who was exhausted in a way that had little to do with sleep and everything to do with pressure. She understood the value of breathing resets, walking, and consistent neurofeedback