Positive Parenting: Why Spanking Is Never The Solution
Being a parent is hard. There are days when you want to lock yourself in your room and forget about all of your responsibilities for awhile. Yet, for most of …
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Monsters In the Attic: How To Help Your Anxious Child
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly experienced mental health issues in the United States, affecting at least 40 million adults age 18 or older, or 18.1% of the population. According …
Welcome Dr. Rebekah Travis!
Upside Therapy is thrilled to announce the recent addition to our therapy and evaluation team, Dr. Rebekah Travis! Dr. Travis is a licensed clinical psychologist, originally from Kentucky, where she received her …
Love, Sex, and Teens: How to Have “The Talk”
There are few things that parents of teens dread more than “The Talk.” Flashes of awkward silences, and even more awkward conversations, tend to come to mind when adults contemplate …
Teaching Children to Self-Regulate From The Inside Out
Teaching children to regulate their emotions is very important for a variety of reasons. First, research suggests that kids who can self-regulate are less likely to experience anxiety, depression, and …
Some Advice for People Who Knock It Before They Try It
Anyone who’s ever tried to get a toddler to try a novel food understands how big of a struggle trying something new can be. The conversation usually goes something like …
Getting The Most Out of Therapy: How To Teach Your Therapist New Tricks
When you are in therapy, the assumption is that your therapist is helping you, and if she isn’t, it’s time to head for the hills. However, as with most things …
How Parents Can Make a Long-Distance Move Easier on Their Kids
Moving with kids: what could be more stressful? Many children – from kindergarten age to teens – are very resistant to the idea of uprooting and starting fresh in a …
We Belong Together: The Science of Belonging
Scientists believe that all human beings have what’s called a Need For Belonging, which encompasses a strong desire to be close to, and care for, other human beings. We believe, …
Research Backed Reasons to Keep Feeling Grateful After Thanksgiving
Now that Thanksgiving is over, you might be tempted to shelve the idea of gratitude until next year. However, according to several interesting research studies, it’s worth practicing gratitude on …