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    Why can’t everybody just be more like me?

    I recently just finally got to watching the Galaxy of the Guardian series with my daughters. And one of them asks why the character Ego wants to destroy everything and make plans after himself.  As parents, we often have to answer difficult questions on the spot.  I said, “Haven’t we all gone through moments where …

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    Write The Soundtrack of Your Life

    When you’re sad, mad, frustrated…, it can be hard to tell what will make you feel better. Maybe you want someone who will just listen without being too nosy, or you might tell yourself distractions like ice cream or TV will soothe, but sometimes, what we really need is time alone to write. This article …

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    A person in need

    A few months ago, I was consoling a friend who had recently lost all her companions, been shunned out of school, and had rumors spread about them for just being themselves. Since COVID-19 quarantine was still going on, we could only communicate through text. She was thinking of suicide and I was just there, peppering …

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  • Can ABA Be Harmful

    Can ABA Be Harmful

    Short answer? Yes, it can potentially be, but it’s a lot more complicated than that. While the application of the science of ABA can be positively life-changing for many individuals and their families, there are a number of ABA recipients who have been harmed by this type of therapy, developing PTSD at higher rates than …

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  • I’m Not OK🥹

    I’m Not OK🥹

    I’m so sad. My cat is dying before my eyes from a very aggressive form of lymphoma. We are going through chemo and a demanding home care routine. There are so many injections to give and pills and syrups to shove down his throat. I wish I could take away the suffering.  When you love …

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  • I’m there for you–the whole you

    I’m there for you–the whole you

    My cat in Taiwan was diagnosed with large-cell lymphoma last month.  It’s a disease with a grim prognosis, even with aggressive and successful treatments.   I know he is just a pet, but he helped me survive the difficult periods early in my marriage and move to a new city when I felt utterly alone.  …

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  • curaJOY Announces New Programs For Healthcare Equity In Marginalized Communities

    curaJOY Announces New Programs For Healthcare Equity In Marginalized Communities

    curaJOY, a non-profit organization that focuses on building emotional wellness in marginalized families, aims to reduce social disparities in healthcare with its latest programs. Amazon’s Health Equity Initiative has selected the organization to support its digital wellness solutions.

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  • Talking  Back

    Talking Back

    If you can’t regulate your emotions, your kid will struggle to regulate their own.  You ask your kid to do something. They say something rude or snippy in return. You feel the need to correct this behavior, so you shout back at them for being rude, they shout back at you, and you’re back in …

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  • If Yes or No Questions Backfire, Give Choices Instead

    If Yes or No Questions Backfire, Give Choices Instead

    “Can you start your homework?” (alternatively, “Have you finished your homework/ Homework.”) “No.” “Do you want to clean your room now?” “Nah.” “Wanna go to work and attend to all of your responsibilities today?” “Uh… no.”  Offering choices to our children instead of asking yes/no questions can transform how they respond to you. Choices foster …

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  • State of ABA Industry

    State of ABA Industry

    The behavioral healthcare industry is in trouble. For kids and families, the dire shortage of providers and difficulty obtaining services means long wait times for necessary evaluations for speech, behavior, occupational, and other therapies, prescriptions for services, and their services to begin. They may get through the entire process and not qualify for treatment. Many …

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  • Yes, When

    Yes, When

    If your child struggles when you tell them “no”, try saying “yes, when” instead. For example, your kid might ask for junk food or more time on Minecraft. Instead of saying “no,” which triggers immediate negative behavior and a stressful power struggle, tell them when they can fulfill their request. “Yes, you can have more …

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  • 7 Ways to Boost Emotional Well-being

    7 Ways to Boost Emotional Well-being

    This article was written by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. and originally posted at Psychology Today. Boosting emotional well-being is not about stopping or avoiding emotions. Emotions are a normal and necessary part of life. Emotional well-being comes from enhancing emotional awareness, emotion regulation, and emotional recovery. That means increasing emotional well-being is entirely possible. Here are some ways to …

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  • Why Asian Americans Don’t Seek Help for Mental Illness

    Why Asian Americans Don’t Seek Help for Mental Illness

    This article was originally written and posted by McLean Hospital. Mental health stigma affects all ethnicities, cultures, and nationalities, but Asian Americans may be more impacted than most. The National Latino and Asian American Study reported that while 18% of the general U.S. population sought mental health services and resources, only 8.6% of Asian Americans did so. …

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