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In the News: Book written by local psychologist helps kids deal with anxiety

In the News: Book written by local psychologist helps kids deal with anxiety

Local book helps kids deal with anxiety. Hornet and Hippo Count the Stars has made the local news! WSBT 22 Reporter, Darla Hernandez spotlighted Hornet and Hippo Count the Stars for the Moms First segment on Tuesday, February 2nd. The news segment highlights how Count the Stars can help kids calm their anxiety, which isRead more about In the News: Book written by local psychologist helps kids deal with anxiety[…]

New free virtual event for parents: PARENTING IN MOTION

New free virtual event for parents: PARENTING IN MOTION

PARENTING IN MOTION Support is coming our way! A new event is coming to our community on October 27th, 28th, and 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Twenty local movement specialists and mental health educators are coming together in a three-day summit called Parenting in Motion. We understand the events of COVIDRead more about New free virtual event for parents: PARENTING IN MOTION[…]

In the News: Combating Cell Phone Addiction in Toddlers, Children, and Teens

In the News: Combating Cell Phone Addiction in Toddlers, Children, and Teens

In February, I was interviewed for a news story by one of our local news stations about how cell phone use can impact the brains of children and teens. Here’s a snippet from the story: “Kids are social learners,” said Dr. Margaret Jessop, Clinical Psychologist. “They watch everything you do, so the earlier we startRead more about In the News: Combating Cell Phone Addiction in Toddlers, Children, and Teens[…]

What’s in Your Head?

What’s in Your Head?

A graduate from the Hornets and Hippos classes has generously shared one of his drawings from the workbook for everyone to see. This exercise helps kids imagine their hornet (amygdala) and their hippo (hippocampus) before learning about these amazing brain functions.