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Does Social Media Cause ADHD in Children and Adults?
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Does Social Media Cause ADHD in Children and Adults?

Staff, APPS2023-04-22T03:46:48+00:00

Does Social Media Cause ADHD in Children and Adults? The Impact of Social Media on ADHD: Separating Fact from Fiction Social media is ubiquitous, and while it’s a great way to stay connected to important others, to get news and to learn about what’s going on in the world, overusing or over relying on social media has become a problem for many people. As a psychologist, I am often asked about the impact of social media overuse and whether or not it can cause ADHD. With the rise of social media and technology, it's important to separate fact from fiction [...]

Does Social Media Cause ADHD in Children and Adults?Staff, APPS2023-04-22T03:46:48+00:00

Navigating the path to independence in young adults
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Navigating the path to independence in young adults

Staff, APPS2023-03-24T01:19:46+00:00

Navigating the path to independence in young adults By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. The phenomenon of young adults struggling to transition into the next stage of life has become increasingly common in recent years, and this “failure to launch" or "failure to thrive" can have profound consequences. As a psychologist, I frequently work with parents who are concerned about their adult children's inability to mature and become independent. These parents frequently ask, “What did we do wrong?” or “How did we get here?” There can be multiple factors that contribute to young adults being delayed or off track developmentally. First identifying [...]

Navigating the path to independence in young adultsStaff, APPS2023-03-24T01:19:46+00:00

If You Want Your Kid to Get Straight A’s, Play Soccer
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If You Want Your Kid to Get Straight A’s, Play Soccer

Staff, APPS2022-11-28T02:21:03+00:00

If You Want Your Kid to Get Straight A’s, Play Soccer The benefits of soccer are tremendous. Beyond the fun of the game itself, soccer teaches sportsmanship and teamwork, strengthens muscles, improves coordination and cardiovascular health, develops leadership skills, instills discipline, and increases confidence and self-esteem. And soccer is as much a mental game as it is a physical game, with research showing a strong relationship between physical exercise and academic achievement. For example, a longitudinal study involving 5000 children and adolescents revealed a strong correlation between exercise and test score success in Science, English and Math. Interestingly, this study [...]

If You Want Your Kid to Get Straight A’s, Play SoccerStaff, APPS2022-11-28T02:21:03+00:00

The Psychology of Your Child’s Halloween Costume
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The Psychology of Your Child’s Halloween Costume

Staff, APPS2022-10-27T17:58:57+00:00

The Psychology of Your Child’s Halloween Costume Hero, monster, princess or something sexy? A costume can say a lot about a child's development Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children. The meaning of Halloween runs deep in our culture — it’s a time to celebrate, a time for treats, a time for being spooky or silly, a time for costumes, and it’s a time to enjoy family and friends. When we think back to some of our fondest childhood memories, most of us have at least one or two Halloween moments. And what costume [...]

The Psychology of Your Child’s Halloween CostumeStaff, APPS2022-10-27T17:58:57+00:00

Four tips to surviving summer with kids back from college
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Four tips to surviving summer with kids back from college

Staff, APPS2022-06-05T01:14:32+00:00

Four tips to surviving summer with kids back from college Sharing the nest again and navigating how to function as a family when your son or daughter returns home from college can be challenging. Sure, your child will always be your child, and you may believe that you still know what’s best for them as mom and dad, but with every semester or quarter that passes they’re aging and separating from you. From freshman year to senior year of college, your kids are taking the steps they need to take to become more independent as they enter young adulthood. At [...]

Four tips to surviving summer with kids back from collegeStaff, APPS2022-06-05T01:14:32+00:00

Managing Anxiety Together
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Managing Anxiety Together

Staff, APPS2022-05-17T17:27:25+00:00

Managing Anxiety Together 8 Mondays 6/20/22-8/22/22 18 and over 10:30-11:30 am High School 1-2pm Middle School 6:45-7:45pm

Managing Anxiety TogetherStaff, APPS2022-05-17T17:27:25+00:00

COVID-19 Prevention: What’s Missing in the Discussion
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COVID-19 Prevention: What’s Missing in the Discussion

Staff, APPS2022-02-16T02:15:25+00:00

COVID-19 Prevention: What’s Missing in the Discussion Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Avoid crowds. Practice social distancing. These have been, and continue to be, the main directives from the experts when it comes to COVID-19 prevention. And for the past two years now, news and media outlets have blanketed us with precautionary messaging 24-7. But what’s missing from the discussion on COVID-19 prevention, is the limited attention experts and pundits have given to the importance of health and wellness. COVID-19 is a virus, and a very serious one, especially if you are immunosuppressed or immunocompromised. Research has [...]

COVID-19 Prevention: What’s Missing in the DiscussionStaff, APPS2022-02-16T02:15:25+00:00

How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2022
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How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2022

Staff, APPS2022-01-09T20:03:20+00:00

How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2022 With 2021 coming to a close, many are looking ahead to what 2022 will bring. And, while there are always things outside of our control (e.g., COVID-19 ending), coming up with some personal new year’s resolutions, can be a fun and productive way to start the year. Sure, we’ve all heard that new year’s resolutions don’t last, but research has actually shown that close to 50% percent of people who make a resolution are still successful in keeping it after a 6-month follow-up. So, how do you make your [...]

How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2022Staff, APPS2022-01-09T20:03:20+00:00

Thanksgiving 2021: 7 Ways To Be Thankful This Year
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Thanksgiving 2021: 7 Ways To Be Thankful This Year

Staff, APPS2021-11-06T01:55:36+00:00

Thanksgiving 2021: 7 Ways To Be Thankful This Year The global pandemic has made the last year and a half very difficult for many; the pandemic has forced numerous adjustments and compromises on us, and the death toll in the US alone is tragically closing in on 740,000 deaths. Yes, we have a vaccine, and yes positive new cases across the nation (and the world) are trending down, but many of the stressors of COVID-19 remain. At a time when there is so much negativity and disagreement in the world and within our community, I invite us to focus on [...]

Thanksgiving 2021: 7 Ways To Be Thankful This YearStaff, APPS2021-11-06T01:55:36+00:00

Managing your child’s back to school anxiety
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Managing your child’s back to school anxiety

Staff, APPS2021-08-05T02:34:11+00:00

Managing your child’s back to school anxiety With the start of the school year just weeks away, so many children are beginning to look forward to returning to class. However, the numerous uncertainties, unanswered questions and unknowns about what school will be like this year, alongside the significant life changes and adjustments of the past 16 months, has created a lot of anxiety for returning students. While back to school anxiety is not uncommon, recent surveys have shown that the number of elementary, and middle school, high school, and college students experiencing anxiety is at an all-time high; one survey [...]

Managing your child’s back to school anxietyStaff, APPS2021-08-05T02:34:11+00:00