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October 29, 2021 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: Organization Tips for Children and Teens (ADHD or Not)

With October being Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month, it seems like a good time to think about how to help children and teens be better organized and more independent. While this is something that many individuals with ADHD struggle with, these strategies are likely to be helpful to most children and teens whether or not […]

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March 5, 2021 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

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Blog: Not All Child and Teen Pandemic Related Mental Health Issues Look Alike

For many parents, besides their own worries in general and those related to how the pandemic is impacting them, often there is a concern for how it impacts their children and teens. Some issues are frequently somewhat easier to identify such as a child or teen who refuses to participate in distance learning school, won’t […]

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December 21, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: How to Enjoy the Holiday Season During the Covid-19 Pandemic

With the holiday season in full swing during the continued Covid-19 pandemic, it can be a challenging time for both children and adults. Here are some tips for making the most of this holiday season, along with a video explaining things in more detail from a talking dog who illustrates these strategies based on her […]

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May 22, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: Making Weekend to Work Week Transitions Easier

Getting started with the work week on Monday mornings (or when the work week starts for you) can be tough and working from home can make it even more difficult. Here are a few strategies to help ease the transition: Put on work clothes or semi casual clothing, especially on the top half whether doing […]

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May 19, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: The Quarantine Sandwich Model for Productivity

The continued quarantine can be tough as it may seem like it is dragging on forever. If you feel like your morale is decreasing, consider these three strategies that is termed the quarantine sandwich. Find a new project or activity to do, especially one that excites you. Identify one thing that you should or need […]

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April 8, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Dr. Carey Heller

BLOG: The Emotional Tug of War Between Remote Working and Time with Family During Covid-19

Prior to COVID-19, many adults went to a physical location for work while their children went to school. Thus, aside from parents of young children too little to attend school or those whose jobs or other obligations impeded their ability to be home in the evenings or on weekend, there was likely less emotional pull […]

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January 27, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Dr. Carey Heller

BLOG: Transitioning from Helicopter Parent to Air Traffic Controller Parenting Style

The term helicopter parent has been around for quite awhile with the current generation of children, teens, and young adults. Essentially, it refers to parents who micromanage their children in most aspects of their life. Parents do this for different reasons or a combination of them. Some do it because their children or teens have […]

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September 25, 2019 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

3 Ways to Teach Our Kids About Money

District Capital’s Shanna Due shares some creative ways we can teach our kids about money.     Start talking about money with children early. Make it visual. Give them responsibility over their money.  

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July 20, 2018 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Integrating Systems into Daily Life that Promote Good Executive Function Skills in Children and Teens

Executive functioning is a term that has become used in popular culture within the past few years with increasing frequency. This term refers to a set of mental processes that are used in planning, organizing, getting started, following through, and completing tasks. Attention and working memory skills are also connected to this. Another way to […]

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December 2, 2016 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Practical Tips for Parenting High School Seniors

For parents who have high school seniors, the thought of them living on their own next year at college can be scary, especially if you worry about their ability to be independent. Obviously not all adolescents are ready to move out right after high school. However, many will do so, whether they are actually prepared […]

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