Social Media Fasting (0:00:00)
Social media can feel suffocating. Not only is it a way for teenagers to chat; rather, it has become a key component in the way our society transfers information. Despite how important it is, social media can have serious negative effects on our mental health. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Klapow shares the benefits of trying a social media fast.
Dangers of Sexualizing Children (0:24:00)
While we want to protect our children for as long as we can, it isn't possible to protect them forever. So how can parents be both guides and protectors for children as they try to navigate the adult world? Dr. Elizabeth Schroeder, children's counselor and sexuality educator, shares her advice.
How to Make People Like You Virtually (0:51:58)
Getting to know and bond with work colleagues can be intimidating-- and even more so in the midst of a global pandemic. Now that most of us are working out of the office, it seems like we are having to work extra hard to form virtual relationships with our coworkers. Nicholas Boothman joins us to share how we can charm clients and colleagues from the other side of a screen.
Helping People with Dementia (1:12:12)
Millions of Americans suffer from dementia and Alzheimer's, but there is much we still don't know. Taking care of someone with one of the two diseases can be difficult and frustrating, but licensed psychologist Tamara Greenberg shares healthy ways to support a loved one suffering with dementia or Alzheimer's and yourself at the same time.
Navigating the Spectrum (1:27:38)
After hearing your child's diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, adjusting your family's at-home life can be difficult and overwhelming. Not only are you helping your child manage their disorder, but your family must learn how to interact with and support them. Michele Portlock, founder of Navigating the Spectrum, discusses how to create a successful at-home environment with a child with autism.