Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• Creating Positive Holiday Memories with Your Children!
  Everyone is so busy during this time of year, buying presents, decorating, rushing around here and there. Does this busyness really create positive memories for children? I don’t think so. In this TV interview, I discuss the importance of creating Intrinsic memories for your children. Watch this video clip to learn how to help your child […]
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• When Does Fear Become a Phobia?
  Almost everyone has a fear of something, and that’s a good thing. Fear keeps us safe. But what about fears that actually stop us from enjoying life and moving ahead? As a parent, it can be difficult to discern if fear is protecting your child or holding him or her back. What is Fear? Fear is a […]
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• How to handle common Childhood fears
  Dr Chris McCarty talks about how to handle common childhood fears. In particular he gives advice on what parents can do to help their children that have fears of going back to school, night-time fears, separation anxiety and fear of being sick. You can also read about separation anxiety and school anxiety treatment. Click the […]
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• The Truth About Perfectionism: How to achieve satisfaction even under the toughest standards
  Perfectionism is a personality disposition characterized by exceptionally high standards for performance along with tendencies for over critical self-evaluations of one’s behavior. This framework makes it impossible for perfectionists to fully achieve their standards, thus, they are often dissatisfied with their achievements and, consequently, their lives. More recent research has shown that perfectionism isn’t nicely […]
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