The Reality of Gen Z

Parenting

3 Troubling TikTok Challenges Every Parent Should Know About

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 4, 2022

Does your child use TikTok? Learn how to keep them safe from these three recent challenges sweeping the nation.

Does your child use TikTok? Learn how to keep them safe from these three recent challenges sweeping the nation.

ADHD

3 Common Negative Core Beliefs of People with ADHD

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on November 29, 2022

ADHDers can hold some bitter beliefs about themselves. Here's how to combat them.

ADHDers can hold some bitter beliefs about themselves. Here's how to combat them.

Guilt

5 Phrases for People-Pleasers and Boundary-Beginners

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on November 28, 2022

Do you find yourself saying yes when you really mean no? These five guilt-free phrases can save you time and energy.

Do you find yourself saying yes when you really mean no? These five guilt-free phrases can save you time and energy.

ADHD

Why It's Hard for Twice Exceptional ADHDers to Get Support

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on September 12, 2022

Twice-exceptional ADHDers—children who have both ADHD and a high IQ—don't always get the academic support they need. Here's why.

Twice-exceptional ADHDers—children who have both ADHD and a high IQ—don't always get the academic support they need. Here's why.

ADHD

10 Things to Know if Someone You Love Has ADHD

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on March 28, 2022

Frustrated by your loved one's ADHD symptoms? Learn more about some of the most misunderstood behaviors.

Frustrated by your loved one's ADHD symptoms? Learn more about some of the most misunderstood behaviors.

ADHD

7 Ways ADHD Can Be Seen in the Brain

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 31, 2021

Neuroimaging reveals that the ADHD brain is different from the neurotypical brain. Here's how.

Neuroimaging reveals that the ADHD brain is different from the neurotypical brain. Here's how.

Mindfulness

1 Minute Mindfulness Exercise to Calm Down When Overwhelmed

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 31, 2021

Are you Stressed? Overwhelmed? Take one minute for yourself and put things into perspective.

Are you Stressed? Overwhelmed? Take one minute for yourself and put things into perspective.

ADHD

Sneaky Sensory Triggers in ADHD That No One Talks About

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 30, 2021

These sneaky sensory triggers could be ruining your day. Here's how to identify and handle them.

These sneaky sensory triggers could be ruining your day. Here's how to identify and handle them.

ADHD

10 Essential Classroom Accommodations for ADHD

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on September 30, 2021

Does your ADHD child have issues in the classroom? Here are some accommodations that may help.

Does your ADHD child have issues in the classroom? Here are some accommodations that may help.

Perfectionism

10 Signs of a Problem with Perfectionism 

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on September 29, 2021

When good enough isn't good enough.

When good enough isn't good enough.

Anxiety

7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety About Climate Change

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on September 28, 2021

Does your child always worry about the climate crisis? Here are 7 ways to empower them.

Does your child always worry about the climate crisis? Here are 7 ways to empower them.

Anxiety

1 Quick Way to Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on June 30, 2021

Panic attacks can be stopped by a simple maneuver that activates the diving reflex.

Panic attacks can be stopped by a simple maneuver that activates the diving reflex.

Parenting

5 Simple Statements to Validate Your Child’s Feelings

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on June 24, 2021

Here are five simple statements to improve parent-child interactions and de-escalate family arguments and conflicts.

Here are five simple statements to improve parent-child interactions and de-escalate family arguments and conflicts.

Gaslighting

7 Things No Parent Should Say to Their Child

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on June 23, 2021

Are you accidentally invalidating your child? Knowing what not to say can make all the difference.

Are you accidentally invalidating your child? Knowing what not to say can make all the difference.

Fear

A Hidden Reason Why Some People Aren't Being Vaccinated

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on March 31, 2021

Six quick tips to overcome a fear that may stand in the way of vaccination.

Six quick tips to overcome a fear that may stand in the way of vaccination.

Mindfulness

Can Mindfulness Help With Addiction Recovery?

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on March 28, 2021

Can mindfulness help you maintain sobriety during the pandemic?

Can mindfulness help you maintain sobriety during the pandemic?

Social Comparison Theory

The Reddit Rebellion: What to Expect

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on January 31, 2021

The battle between Wall Street and Main Street rages on. Who will win? Social psychology may have the answer.

The battle between Wall Street and Main Street rages on. Who will win? Social psychology may have the answer.

Depression

Is My Child Depressed or Just Feeling Down?

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 31, 2020

Can a child really be depressed? Yes, especially during a pandemic.

Can a child really be depressed? Yes, especially during a pandemic.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Teens

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 30, 2020

A five-minute read can prevent your child from being misdiagnosed.

A five-minute read can prevent your child from being misdiagnosed.

Resilience

One Quality We All Cultivated in 2020: 5 Ways to Enhance It

Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 29, 2020

Was there a silver lining of 2020?

Was there a silver lining of 2020?