by Linda Anderson Krech and Gregg Krech
For many families the start of the school year has a more noticeable impact on day to day life than the start of the calendar year. This is certainly true in our family. As September rolls around, the daily routine of every member of our family, even our dog, changes. […]
by Julia Garstecki
For some children, a new school year is an exciting time to make new friends and learn new things. For others, including those with disabilities, a new school year can be a challenge. Some children worry how others will react to them. Those with not so obvious learning disabilities or attention disorders sometimes worry they won’t appear smart. Students with Autism or Anxiety disorders can struggle with new routines and the unknown, which can cause back to school panic as well. And of course, those of us that are parents of a child with a disability can’t help but worry about our children worrying! Fear not, though. There are things you can do to ease these back to school nerves. […]
by Dr. Barb Depree
What makes sex feel so good? What ignites passion and sustains attachment? What is it that makes your heart flutter? And how can you keep those feelings alive, especially in the bedroom, after 10—or 40—years?
Turns out passion and attraction—all the stuff of poetry, song, and story—are the product of your most ancient brain—the limbic system—which you have in common with lots of other animals and which regulates a chemical stew of neurotransmitters. Emotions, drives, impulses, and desires originate in the limbic system. This part of the brain is wired for pleasure and passion, and it operates independently of our conscious choice or will. […]
Valerie Gillies
Back to school does not bring out the best in dysregulated children. If you are seeing an increase in tantrums, meltdowns, clinginess, or regression to younger behaviors, you are not alone. Children all over America are bouncing off the walls, finishing off the summer with a bang. […]
by Laurie Leadly
With back to school looming, now is the time to start thinking about getting your children back on a routine when it comes to getting to bed at a decent hour. Now’s the time to start implementing a sleep routine that will help ensure your kids get the sleep they need each night. […]
by Rosemary Lichtman Ph.D. and Phyllis Goldberg Ph.D.
We all know about the importance of play for the emotional growth and development of children. It can enhance their imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don’t we place more value on play for ourselves? According to a recent study by the Families and Work Institute, over one half of American women don’t have enough time to spend on themselves and to choose the activities they enjoy. […]
Stories are just data with a soul.
Lean into the discomfort of the work.
by Dr. Barb Depree, M.D.
In a post last month we established that folks over 50 are reentering the singles scene with seriously outdated information about the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that have become commonplace since their own prom nights.
When it comes to older people and STIs, “don’t ask; don’t tell” is the MO. Doctors don’t think to ask Grandma about her sex life, and Grandma sure ain’t talking. […]
by Peg O'Neill, M.D.
Summer is a time when many of us travel with our kids to experience new places or return to old favorite places, to visit loved ones, or to just spend time together when school is out and most of us have fewer commitments. Most kids (and their parents) who are lucky enough to take off for vacation look forward to these trips. But travel can be stressful, especially for moms who need to remember the details of how to keep everyone comfortable, fed and safe, whether in the car or on the plane. With this in mind, check out the American Academy of Pediatrics website’s current feature article on travel safety @ www.aap.org.
Here’s to safe, happy and healthy summer vacations for all of us…