It’s August 1st. You know what that means, right? For my kids, 24 days until school starts. Others have the luxury of starting after Labor Day (about 32 days left). But who’s counting? (haha) For most of us, summer is winding down- summer camps, vacations, barbeques, time at the pool, and so on. Hopefully everyone has beenContinue reading “Back to School: Six Strategies to Ease the Transition”
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5 Reasons Why Therapy May Be the Most Masculine Thing There Is
Sadly, in 2014 (2016) mental health stigma still exists. This is the idea that somehow asking for help or talking about feelings is weak or embarrassing- and this is applied to men much more than women. But if you can talk to your physician about hemorrhoids or erectile problems, why couldn’t you talk to a therapist about hating your jobContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Therapy May Be the Most Masculine Thing There Is”
Advocacy: Letter to the Editor re: Pro-Smoking Messages
Below is a letter I wrote today to the editor of a popular skateboarding magazine, regarding images I keep seeing that I believe portray pro-smoking messages. As a psychologist and father, I believe this is harmful and that people like magazine editors need to be more conscious of it. If I get a response I’llContinue reading “Advocacy: Letter to the Editor re: Pro-Smoking Messages”
“Only a Sith deals in absolutes…”
I enjoy a good sci-fi movie, although admittedly I’m no expert on the genre. Like most Americans, though- and in fact most of the world, I love Star Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of my favorite characters. He’s smart and delivers a lot of great one-liners. One of the best is when he tells AnakinContinue reading ““Only a Sith deals in absolutes…””
7 Tips for Reducing Family Stress
Anyone with a family knows that family life can be stressful- with work; busy schedules; often conflicting activities; trying to meet everyone’s wants and needs; constant demands for time and money; and of course the unexpected. Some times are easier than others, but often our resources are limited (time, money, or our ability to handleContinue reading “7 Tips for Reducing Family Stress”
10 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Sports Experience
Like most dads (and many moms), I’m a huge sports fan. I grew up playing baseball and watching all kinds of sports. I have also lived in PA for my whole life, near Philadelphia and Pittsburgh- two of the greatest sports cities in America. So I’m competitive, and having kids who play sports, I love watching them compete too.Continue reading “10 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Sports Experience”
Are you an adult with ADHD?
On February 22, 2014 I presented at a conference for CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), and the topic was ADHD and Social Interactions. I talked about how ADHD affects people socially at different points in their life and gave strategies that people could use to manage symptoms and to improve interactions. I also talkedContinue reading “Are you an adult with ADHD?”
“Just Say No”
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything. It’s been a very busy few months and admittedly I was somewhat (a lot) consumed by studying for a licensing exam (which I passed!). Some job changes, the kids returning to school, and fall sports getting into full swing have also made for a hectic fall. Now that things are startingContinue reading ““Just Say No””
“Gateway Drugs” and Why Parents Should Take Them Seriously
Most people have heard the term “gateway drug”, which is synonymous with marijuana. The idea is that use of marijuana eventually leads to use of other, “harder” drugs. In my work I have seen this to be true the vast majority of the time. Still, this term is often misunderstood. People often deny that there is any such thing as aContinue reading ““Gateway Drugs” and Why Parents Should Take Them Seriously”
Baseline Concussion Testing
Having grown up playing sports, and being a father to 3 boys who are involved in multiple sports, I am very interested in the benefits of sports. And as my eldest son plays ice hockey, I have also become increasingly aware of some of the dangers, including the threat of concussions. Some of my son’sContinue reading “Baseline Concussion Testing”
