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How to Talk to Your Child about School Shootings and Violence

Posted Posted in Anxiety, Children, Kerry Isgur, Parents, Teens, Trauma

High profile acts of violence, especially school shootings, can be frightening and confusing to children. Even well-intentioned safety measures like ‘active shooter drills’ at schools can also amplify intense worries in children who fear their friends or loved ones’ safety.  Step 1: Reassure your child that they are safe. Emphasize that schools are very safe. […]

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Parents: Food Allergies and Anxiety Pt 1

Posted 2 CommentsPosted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Food allergies

As a food allergy parent, there are many valid reasons to have anxiety.  Food allergies and anxiety seem to go hand in hand. However, there is a difference between healthy anxiety and unhealthy anxiety. In this first part of my Parent and Food Allergy Anxiety blog series, we will discuss two topics. First, we’re going […]

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The Narcissistic Family, Encanto and Holding Two Truths (*spoilers*)

Posted 1 CommentPosted in Fawn McNeil-Haber, Narcissism, Trauma

Encanto has truly taken the country by storm. Kids and adults are singing the songs. In many households, the movie has been on repeat for weeks. The film has inspired many conversations among friends, family, and community members, both online and otherwise. Discussions often center around the tragedy of Abuela’s life experience and the abuse […]

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3 Ways to Heal from Perfectionism

Posted 1 CommentPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Julie Marshall, Teens

Are you a self-proclaimed “perfectionist”? Or do others often put you on a high pedestal to achieve and always be on top of things? Perfectionism, while not a diagnosable mental illness, can wreak havoc on those who wrestle with the nagging thought of “Am I good enough?” What is Perfectionism? Merriam Webster defines perfectionism as […]

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Covid Stress and Anxiety? Tips for Embracing Our “New Normal”

Posted 2 CommentsPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Claudia Salgado

It’s been over a year of the Covid-19 Pandemic and for most of us there have been a lot of unexpected changes to our daily routines. Our “normal” has shifted considerably.  We have come a long way. From the inundation of information (and misinformation) to having a grasp of recommendations are for safety and wellbeing. […]