We’re a few days out of the tragedy that occurred at UVA. Today on Active & Connected Families, we’re going to talk about how community trauma can trigger trauma from the past, whether this trauma is related to gun violence or something seemingly unrelated. I’m joined by Sarah Lewis who, as always, anchors me while […]

Parents across the United States are struggling with the question, “How do we help our kids feel safe when we worry we are living in an increasingly unsafe world?” It’s a hard and sad question; one that many Americans have never had to face. In this episode, recorded one day after a mass shooting in […]

Experiencing social anxiety is a big part of being a teenager. Thoughts like ‘How do people interpret me?’, ‘How do I present myself?’ and ‘Who am I away from my family?’ are normal but they are also exhausting. Teens are spending so much energy figuring out who they are and worrying about whether people will […]

Do you have a high-achieving teen at home? They’re the teens that stay up late at night, working insanely long hours on homework. They get upset when they don’t get straight A’s. The ones having difficulty falling asleep because they’re always worrying. Waking up insanely early to get their work done. Expecting themselves to be […]

One of the major strategies for managing anxiety is to get excellent sleep. Sleep helps promote learning, focus, attention, and our ability to manage emotions, it improves depression and the quality of our relationships. Sleep really does it all. But getting good sleep isn’t always the reality we live in. Not for ourselves and not […]

Sleep is essential for anyone’s ability to focus, remember things, solve problems, manage emotions, and feel good. The right amount of sleep reduces anxiety and depression. And did you know that when you’re sleeping, everything you’ve learned during the day encodes in your brain? Knowing how important sleep is, it shouldn’t come as a surprise […]