The world on our screens is one of heightened intensity and low friction. But what happens to mental health when we subconsciously let social media set the standard for how real life should feel?
Tag Archives: motherhood
It’s Not Extra, It’s Essential
Why you should always remember the brine (and just what I mean by that), advice for how to cope when you’re therapist is away, and three great books right now.
Riot of Articles
Learn the latest on how social media use impacts kids and teen’s mental health, what to do to help kids stuck on a therapy waitlist, why it’s almost always worth practicing optimism — and when you should pull back to avoid toxic positivity. Oh! And books! I have 3 to recommend to you.
On The Stairs
Pressure on mothers to “be present” or “enjoy the moment” with their kids can induce shame. But a bigger, more compassionate view offers an antidote.
2022 in Review
How do you measure success in a year?
Bye-Bye Bucket List — Hello Throughline!
Bucket lists are trending…and overwhelming. There’s a better way to summer.
Awe and Oaks
Greet the edges of your understanding with awe, not angst.
The Cocktail Party in Your Head
Is your brain bursting at the seams with thoughts, not all of them helpful? Applying an old psychological skill in a new way might help you listen to the wisest parts of yourself.
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Reflection for a New Year/What Lights Us Up
May 2022 be a year of progress — of the intentional, purposeful type rather than the heedless, perpetual kind.
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Overlapping Timelines
On wonder, excellent books, and songs for joy and connection.
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