As a child therapist, one of the frequent concerns of parents or behaviors that I see in school age children is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As of 2011 approximately 11% of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years old have been diagnosed with ADHD. That equates to about 6.4 million children, which… Continue reading What is ADHD?
Month: July 2017
Rehoboth Beach
A couple of years ago, my dad moved down to Delaware and one of our favorite places to go visit now is Rehoboth Beach, DE. We have gone down there every year since he moved and my kids and I look forward to our little vacation with my dad every year. It is a nice beach town just north… Continue reading Rehoboth Beach
Lahey’s Family Fun Park
Today we went to Lahey's Family Fun Park to have a little fun and do things with the kids we have never done before. It is located in Clarks Summit, PA and has a bunch of different things that are fun for both kids and adults. There is a soft playground, batting cages, bumper boats, go… Continue reading Lahey’s Family Fun Park
Farmers Market Finds
Every Thursday from 10am-4pm there is a farmers market downtown. This past Thursday I had the opportunity to walk down and see what kinds of things were being sold. I love fresh fruit and vegetables so the opportunity to buy them from a farm and buy local is just an opportunity I could not pass… Continue reading Farmers Market Finds
25 Ways to Balance Home and Work Life
I have worked as a full-time therapist for the past 12 years and the last 5 of those years I have been a mom. Being a mom is the best and most rewarding job that I have ever had, but I also know how difficult it can be to find the balance between home life… Continue reading 25 Ways to Balance Home and Work Life
Understanding Depression
What is Depression & Who Does It Affect? One of the most common issues that I see as a therapist is depression in teens and young adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2.8 million adolescents between the age of 12-17 had at least one major depressive episode in 2014. That is… Continue reading Understanding Depression