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Are the Sunday Scaries Real?
The science behind the 'Sunday Scaries', and what you can do about them. If Sunday afternoons leave you feeling a creeping sense of dread, a low-grade nervousness that grows as Monday inches closer, you are far from alone. This phenomenon has a name: the "Sunday...
What Might the ADHD Evaluation Process Look Like?
You've decided to pursue an evaluation. Now what? Many parents feel anxious about the process. You might be unsure what "testing" means, who does it, or what will happen to your child. The good news is that an ADHD evaluation is not a single scary test. It's a...
Signs your child might have ADHD
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. You're in the best position to notice when something feels persistently "off." When their struggles go beyond typical childhood behavior. The following red flags are drawn from established clinical criteria and can...
When Should You Consider ADHD Testing for Your Child?
One of the most common questions parents ask is: "How do I know when it's time?" There's no single moment that signals the need for an ADHD evaluation — but there are clear patterns, age guidelines, and real-world triggers that can help you make that decision with...
What Is ADHD?
If your child has recently been referred for an ADHD evaluation, or if you've simply been doing some searching after a difficult school year, you may be wondering what ADHD actually is. The term gets used a lot, but what does it really mean, and why does it matter?...
Is Anxiety Inherited from Your Parents?
If anxiety runs in your family, you've probably wondered, "did I get this from my mom or dad? Is it in my DNA? And if I have anxiety, will I pass it on to my children?" These are deeply human questions, and science has been working hard to answer them. The short...
Anxiety and OCD, What’s the Difference?
We live in a world where "I'm so OCD about my desk" or "my anxiety is through the roof" get tossed around almost interchangeably. But anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are distinctly different conditions and confusing them can lead to years of wrong...
Overcoming Perfectionism
We've all been there. You spend hours agonizing over an email that should have taken ten minutes. You avoid starting a project because you're worried it won't turn out exactly right. You beat yourself up over small mistakes that others barely notice. If this sounds...
The Invaluable Art of Saying No
It seems simple, two letters. One word. Yet for many of us, saying "no" feels nearly impossible. In a study by the University of Waterloo, researchers found that about half of participants agreed to do something that went against their morals simply because they...
How can I reduce my stress?
As a therapist, I've worked with countless people who feel overwhelmed by stress. Whether it's work deadlines, relationship challenges, or just the constant buzz of modern life, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many of us. The good news? There are proven,...
