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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, the St. Louis County and St. Louis City governments have issued a stay-at-home order. My teenagers, along with kids across the area, have learned that school will resume online once spring break ends. Below is an article I wrote for Ladue News with tips to make distance learning successful for your student.

Stay-at-Home Schooling Tips for Students and Parents Internet-based classes are commonplace in college, and many university students have taken a virtual class at some point or another. Most younger kids, however, have not experienced computer-based learning beyond

During these uncertain and anxious times the one thing we have control over is our response -- doing our part and staying home. However, many of us are having a hard time getting our parents to understand and comply. Following is an article which helps explains some reasons why.

If you or your loved one (parent, child or teen) need help during this difficult time -- please reach out. I am scheduling appointments and working via phone or video conferencing. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive and STAY HOME!

How to Snap Your Parents Out of Their Coronavirus Denial So many older people are ignoring the advice to stay put. How can you finally get through to them?

This can be a tough time of the year for some people. Finals, colder weather, longer nights, and not everyone is looking forward to Christmas. Did you know that if you text 741741 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you? Many people don’t like talking on the phone and would be more comfortable texting. It's a FREE service to ANYONE - teens, adults, etc. - who live in the U.S. It's run by The Crisis Text Line.

You. Matter.

I invite my FB friends & family to join me in raising awareness for Mental illness.

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Do it for the people you love - more people struggle with mental health than you think.

While *****na has become legal in many states, there is still a to keep in mind when it comes to & the use of ma*****na. yourself and your about ma*****na & the impact it can have. U.S. News Health

Legal or Not for Adults, Ma*****na Presents a Real Danger to Teens Parents should be alarmed and educate themselves and their children.

Hey and , when it comes to your having an presence, make sure you're in the know about what they're using, and the content they're not only putting out, but receiving. Forbes

Which Social Media Site Is Tops Among Teens? Not Facebook While Facebook remains well ahead in other demos, Snapchat has captured a growing lead among 12-17s, who are actually abandoning Mark Zuckerberg's social channel.

The spirit of ***de has had a heavy presence this week; while we may not understand ones reasoning behind the decision to end their life, we can break the stigmas around . Su***de does NOT . Psychology Today

Ending the Stigma Surrounding Su***de How we talk about su***de often perpetuates stigma rather than reduces it.

has taken a step towards and about through a "YouthPortal." The Portal was created after speaking with teens from around the world in order to address privacy issues and scams online. Engadget http://ow.ly/JCQ330k38t7

Not only are there are a handful of stigmas around and that only have one , many biases have also been created in regards to only . Break the mold of placing only children into unfounded categories. U.S. News Health

How Much Do You Know About Only Children? Test your only child knowledge with this quiz.

If addressed correctly, perfectionism in can be reduced. Communicating to the that not everything is cut and dry can help the child understand that your does not depend on their performance. Psychology Today

How Being a Perfectionist Can Be Dangerous Families can help lessen maladaptive perfectionism.

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