If you search the terms “social media” & “narcissism”, you’ll get page after page of content reflecting studies on how the Internet is increasing our need for self-promotion. The rise of narcissism among millennials, dubbed “Generation Me” by Professor Jean M. Twenge in 2007, includes humans born from the 1980s-90s. Twenge explains in her most […]
Raising a Successful and Happy (Intelligent) Child
We all want our children to be successful. Regularly, I even hear people joke about their kiddo becoming the next President of the United States or the future CEO of the fill in the blank corporation (the operative word being “joke” because let’s get real—-some of those folks aren’t joking!!). And let us not forget […]
Being Human: The Golden Thread of Trust
“I just don’t trust you,” said every person ever at some point in their lives. It’s a common topic of conversation within the therapy office, yes, but translates far beyond those walls. All human bonds, whether romantic, parent-child, family, friendship or professional, require a foundation of trust. I’ve heard it and said it, but the […]
Connecting With Your Kids
*Throughout this article I refer to all ages of kids using the terms “kids” and “child/ren.” Please note that these principles apply to children, adolescents, and teens. In recent years the methods and ease of communicating with others have increased significantly with the rise in technology. While there used to be only a handful of […]