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Playing Sports Is Not Fun Anymore…What Happened?

A 17-year-old client recently said to me, "Playing sports isn't fun anymore. I'm not sure it's worth it." Sadly, this isn't the first time I've heard that this year. Many middle and high school athletes continue to show up for practices and games, but the joy-the...
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The Fragile Young Adult

We were just chatting with a local co-op farmer, and we heard what many of you have experienced. Good folks... just can't take the slightest criticism... so I am dancing on eggshells all the time." Employers across the country are facing a challenge that can no longer...
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When Kids Are Mean, Aggressive, or Abusive: Why Time Alone Won’t Fix It

Your browser does not support the audio element. "Sometimes he just explodes. He screams, punches walls, and calls me names. I walk on eggshells every day. And then... he acts like nothing happened." Such behavior is not that rare. Parents share this kind of story...
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Boredom: The Myth That Keeps on Taking

A mom recently told me, "If I hear I'm bored one more time, I'm going to lose it." I nodded sympathetically. Then she added, "And I'm just as bad-I can't sit still for a second without reaching for my phone. What happened to us?" What happened, indeed? We've...

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The Family Pet: Yes, No and How?

The Family Pet: Yes, No and How?

Many of us grew up with pets, and enjoy the relationship and feelings that a pet can bring to the home. Now, as adults, we may have brought a pet into the family, or perhaps are considering a family pet. If you are wavering about the benefits of a family pet, let's go...

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The Data Is Conclusive: It’s Time to Step Up

The Data Is Conclusive: It’s Time to Step Up

In the past, many authors, including myself, have written several articles about the emerging issues with children and adolescents growing up with smartphones in their hands. As time moves on, research is becoming more and more conclusive. Children and adolescents are...

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