Posts tagged anxiety
TGIF | Navigating the Pleasure-Pain Paradigm: Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry revisits the hard, sometimes uncomfortable, often scary - but crucially important topic of social media, technology and children. Explore resources, research and tools for navigating social media and tech with your kiddos.

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TGIF | How I Responded to My 6-Year-Old Asking for a Phone

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares her experience and resources when it comes to setting boundaries around children and smartphone and social media usage.

The pervasive presence of smartphones and social media can leave us believing our children are already too deeply entrenched in the digital realm. However, I believe we regain control and influence. Together, we can stand against the algorithms and tech giants attempting to draw our kids deeper into the online abyss.”

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TGIF: How to Slow Down Your Busy Life

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry answers a readers’ question and shares TOOLS, INNOVATION, GRATITUDE and FEELS on how to manage dependence to avoid negative outcomes, trying to plan through ALL of the things and play logistical Tetris to make it all work out. We’re talking about a need for control and it’s something many of us can relate to. Let’s dig in.

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TGIF: Managing End of Summer Anxiety & Blues

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares about a common sentiment that comes with end of summer: “Did I do enough for my kids this summer? Was I around enough? Will they look back and be upset by going to camp all day? Did I savor the warm summer days enough? Why did I go to bed so early on beautiful nights? Where are all my friends? Did I miss out because we traveled so much? Will my kids be okay in their classrooms? Why is it so cold again?” …and so on, and so on.

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TGIF: Managing Perinatal or Postpartum Depressive Mood and Anxiety

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry answers a reader’s question about intrusive thoughts and anxiety. While this reader’s question is about pregnancy and being a new mom, we believe this question and Kerry’s response can relate to anyone. All of us know a new mom and many of us have been there or hope to be. Her question spawns an even greater conflict in how we take care of each other in our most vulnerable times.

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A Therapist’s Experience with Psychedelics

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares TOOLS, GRATITUDE, INNOVATION and FEELs on … psychedelics! The growing interest and research in psychedelic treatment for mental health got our bold founder curious to understand the implications of this ground-breaking work.

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