June 22, 2018

Shrinking It Down: When Nightmares Become Reality in the U.S. (Special Episode)

In research that’s been done about kids’ fears, the most frightening thing is losing or being left without a parent.

Through the events at the U.S.

June 18, 2018

What If My Child Has Depression?

“Depression” is a funny term.  Like lots of diagnoses in psychiatry, the word “depression” has both common and specific uses.

June 14, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Our Greatest Strengths (Season 1, Episode 16)

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June 5, 2018

Dyslexia 103: Accommodation Options Available

This blog is the third in a series on dyslexia. Topics previously addressed include Dyslexia 101, and understanding treatment.

May 30, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Beyond High School (Season 1, Episode 15)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes.

May 29, 2018

The Immediacy of Digital Media: For Better or Worse?

It was Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts.

I was meeting with a film maker about a possible collaboration on a documentary. We were interested in the impact of digital media on youth.

June 22, 2018

Shrinking It Down: When Nightmares Become Reality in the U.S. (Special Episode)

In research that’s been done about kids’ fears, the most frightening thing is losing or being left without a parent.

Through the events at the U.S.

May 29, 2018

The Immediacy of Digital Media: For Better or Worse?

It was Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts.

I was meeting with a film maker about a possible collaboration on a documentary. We were interested in the impact of digital media on youth.

May 18, 2018

Another Shooting – An Important Moment to Comfort and Talk With Our Kids

Perhaps the hardest, certainly the saddest, and without question the most frustrating thing about sharing this blog post is that we have shared it now

May 16, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Kids, Marches, and Media (Season 1, Episode 14)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes.

May 3, 2018

Reality TV Literacy: Distinguishing What’s Really Real

In 2014, Dr. Holly Peek published an essay on the MGH Clay Center Website discussing the strange world of reality TV.

May 2, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Navigating the System (Season 1, Episode 13)

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We’re not going to pretend it isn’t so.

September 18, 2013

eParenting: Setting Limits Even If Your Kids Know More Than You Do

As clinicians who work with families, we are concerned about the amount of digital media consumed by children, and the way that many parents don’t feel they can set limits for their kids&#8

August 19, 2014

Coping With ADHD: How A Young Man And His Mom Are Managing The Path To Success

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories: Personal Experiences With Mental Illness.

November 27, 2014

Putting A Little Thanksgiving Into Your Nightly Family Dinners

Intro and outro written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.

September 18, 2013

What If My Child Has A Drinking Problem?

By far, the most commonly abused drug by adolescents is alcohol.  This, of course, makes sense.

September 27, 2016

Talking With Children About Suicide

If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

July 23, 2015

Hitting Reset On The Portland Diner Debate

When the story came out about a family’s dining experience at Marcy’s Diner, I didn’t think much about it:

Portland diner owner under fire for yelling at toddler, Facebook posts

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June 22, 2018

Shrinking It Down: When Nightmares Become Reality in the U.S. (Special Episode)

In research that’s been done about kids’ fears, the most frightening thing is losing or being left without a parent.

Through the events at the U.S.

June 14, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Our Greatest Strengths (Season 1, Episode 16)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. 

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Did you know that Dr.

May 30, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Beyond High School (Season 1, Episode 15)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes.

May 16, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Kids, Marches, and Media (Season 1, Episode 14)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes.

May 9, 2018

Greatest Strength: Challenges Met With Courage

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories.

May 2, 2018

Shrinking It Down: Navigating the System (Season 1, Episode 13)

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. 

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We’re not going to pretend it isn’t so.