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Go Chase Your Next Dream This Summer
Photo byAlex Azabache on Unsplash Summertime is here! A long awaited season for so many of us. Your calendar may be filled with camps,...
Think Happy Live Healthy
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Podcasts Recommendations from Therapists at Think Happy Live Healthy
Life Podcasts: Pulling The Thread: 45-minute conversations and investigations with today's leading thinkers, authors, experts, doctors,...
Think Happy Live Healthy
May 10, 20233 min read


Mindful Eating: Helping kids to feel energized about the food and mood relationship
The expression on this child’s face says it all. Absolute pure joy. What if I told you that there is a mindful eating activity that I...
Think Happy Live Healthy
May 10, 20233 min read


Spring Clean Your Mind: The Power of Brain Dumping, Organizing, and Prioritizing for Success
Decrease stress by using this therapist approved method of increasing productivity

Christine Willing, M.Ed., NCSP,
Mar 20, 20232 min read


5 Tips to boost your preschool-aged child’s social development: Tip #3
At all ages, but particularly in early childhood emotional development and social development go hand in hand. Up to now we have only...

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Dec 20, 20222 min read


5 Tips to boost your preschool-aged child’s social development: Tip #2
During COVID-19 times, preschool aged children have across the board struggled with limited social interaction opportunities and many...

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Dec 12, 20223 min read


5 Tips to boost your preschool-aged child’s social development: Tip #1
Preschool social development tips

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Cell Phones-What Age Should I Get My Child One?
Highlights from this Blog: -Smartphones are an inevitable part of our society -The average age of a child owning their own cell phone is...
Think Happy Live Healthy
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Top 3 signs I should be concerned about my young child’s social development: Sign #3
These are hard times for little ones to be growing up in. For many of these children, all they can remember is a world of masks and...

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Top 3 signs I should be concerned about my young child’s social development: Sign #2
As an early childhood therapist, I’m seeing more and more parents and families concerned about their children’s social development. They...

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Top 3 signs I should be concerned about my young child’s social development: Sign #1
For preschool aged children, half of their lives or more have been during COVID-19. They have lived in a world of masks, social...

Jennifer Hsieh Yang
Nov 3, 20223 min read


What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness can be a beneficial practice to help in many areas of life. In this blog post, I will be narrowing the topic down to...
Holly Martinson
Oct 27, 20224 min read


I experienced a trauma - What are my therapy options?
Experiencing a trauma usually includes being exposed to an emotionally disturbing or life-threatening event that has long-lasting...
Think Happy Live Healthy
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem
Small, everyday actions and the home environment may have a significant impact on your child’s self-esteem.
Think Happy Live Healthy
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Pros And Cons of Video Games: Recommendations for Parents
Video games have both pros and cons. Inform yourself of the research to help you make the best decisions for your child and family.
Think Happy Live Healthy
Aug 30, 20224 min read


Starting the School Year Off Strong-Quick Tips for Parents
Highlights from this Blog: -Check up on your child’s physical and mental health. Review safety information with your child. -Establish...
Think Happy Live Healthy
Aug 22, 20224 min read


4 Healthy Social Media Habits for Teens (And 1 for You)
Here are healthy social media habits you can teach your teen right now (and 1 you can practice yourself).

Christine Willing, M.Ed., NCSP,
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Is Social Media Bad for Your Teen’s Mental Health?
If your teen spends a lot of time on social media (and whose doesn’t?), you’re probably wondering how it affects their mental health.

Christine Willing, M.Ed., NCSP,
Mar 3, 20224 min read


My child hates school: Tips from a therapist
Every kid complains about school sometimes. But if you’re hearing the words, “I hate school,” every single morning, there may be something m

Christine Willing, M.Ed., NCSP,
Feb 24, 20224 min read


How to help my child stress less about school
Take it from a former school psychologist: school can be a stressful place. Kids are under immense pressure to do well in class and fit in

Christine Willing, M.Ed., NCSP,
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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