by dr rachel | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
In today’s digital age, social media like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok has become an integral part of our daily lives, and even more so for teenagers. Teenagers’ brains are particularly vulnerable to social media because their emotional and cognitive...
by dr rachel | Sep 2, 2024 | Gentle Parenting, Screen Use, Social Media, Uncategorized
Balancing screen time with your teen can feel like an uphill battle. With social media use and screen time use causing more teen anxiety and depression, teen digital wellbeing is more crucial for parents to focus on than ever before. For more information about screen...
by dr rachel | Aug 26, 2024 | Child Development, Gentle Parenting, Neurodivergent Parenting, Uncategorized
The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for families. While the lazy days of sun and play wind down, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build. For children, this transition can be particularly challenging, filled with excitement and anxiety. However,...
by dr rachel | Aug 19, 2024 | Neurodivergent Parenting
In today’s digital era, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it offers numerous benefits, the impact on young minds can be concerning. In fact, the impact on social media on our children has become a bipartisan issue that transcends...
by dr rachel | Aug 12, 2024 | Child Development, Gentle Parenting, Uncategorized
Introduction Children use play universally to express themselves, solve their own problems, grow decision making models, and to socially connect with peers and others around them. It’s the space where imagination takes flight, social bonds form, and kids learn...
