I see it everywhere. A portrait that consumes our everyday lives. At restaurants. At hockey rinks (sporting events). In waiting rooms. In grocery store lines. Adults scrolling. Teenagers glued to their phones. Even young children, completely mesmerized by iPads. And as a therapist, I worry about it...all the time! Listen, I get it. Technology is part of our life. Schools are giving kids Chromebooks. Parents are busy. Sometimes we need ten minutes to cook dinner, answer an email, or simply...

By: Monica Wells, LMHC, Anxiety and ADHD Specialist Last week, our school district hosted a conversation about technology. A program called Don't Press Send had made its way into our schools, focusing on helping children become more mindful and responsible technology users. As parents, we were encouraged to think about how we can support our kids in making healthy choices online. Eventually, the conversation shifted to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential concerns around children...

“Everything happens for a reason.” “Just stay positive.” “It’s no big deal!” Most of us have heard these phrases before. Many of us have probably even used them with good intentions. As parents, teachers, coaches, and even therapists, we often want to take away uncomfortable feelings as quickly as possible. We want children to feel better. We want to reassure them. We want the tears, anxiety, disappointment, embarrassment, and frustration to just, go away. But here’s the problem: when we...