Setting Boundaries As A People Pleaser
Are you a people pleaser? You might be one if you tend to: Focus on other people’s needs more than your own. Ease other’s discomfort, even if it increases your own discomfort Desire acceptance and…
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Are you a people pleaser? You might be one if you tend to: Focus on other people’s needs more than your own. Ease other’s discomfort, even if it increases your own discomfort Desire acceptance and…
read moreEmotions and Art Out of the dozens of emotions we have in our daily lives, we can usually name 3-5 of them. In a world full of change, loss, wins, and surprises, it is likely…
read moreThe term, ‘mindful living’ can sometimes produce feelings of stress, anxiety, and a bit of angst. Why? Because we think mindful living requires peace, quiet, and the thing none of us seem to have-time. On…
read morePlay As A Way Of Coping With Stress Do you remember being a child? The infinite nature of the world around you? The objects of everyday life around you becoming tools for play? But then…
read moreDr. Menon was interviewed recently about autism for this podcast. Please pass this along to friends, colleagues, and clients so we can share facts, not fiction. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076175/12779198
read moreTask Initiation Challenges and Strategies to Overcome Blocks to Getting Started We’ve all been there – that moment when you know you need to start a task, but it feels like an uphill battle…
read moreHow the Pandemic Inspired Intentional Living – And How It Taught Us to Transform Chaos Into Purpose It’s often said that a crisis can be an opportunity for growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been…
read moreWhy it is important to create and manage a schedule even for unscheduled times to make the most of your college breaks? Meet Emily. Emily is a college student who’s really looking forward to the…
read moreDr. Menon was an invited speaker at an international conference in February 2023. She had the opportunity to share insights from her clinical work about gender differences in diagnoses, common misdiagnoses, and how to collaborate…
read moreIn this blog, we’re going to talk about How to Help Your Child Build Habits That Last. Developing good habits is a fundamental part of raising happy, healthy, and successful kids. Habits are like building…
read moreWhy do you need easy mindful practices you can add to your routine? In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and whirlwind of activities that compete for…
read moreDo you ever have that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough? Like you’re constantly on the verge of being exposed as a fake? That, despite your achievements and successes, you still struggle with feelings…
read moreKids say the darndest things! How to respond to awkward questions from your kid? They are inquisitive by nature and are wired to be curious about the world around them. Sometimes they ask the cutest…
read moreHelping Someone with Seasonal Depression? What is Seasonal Depression anyway? Do you know someone who just wants to curl up inside and hide away during the coldest months of the year? Who looks like they’re…
read moreMaking the holidays a stress-free occasion for you and your kids could seem like a daunting task for some (or most!) parents. After all, you have to juggle between taking care of your kids, house…
read moreThanks to WHAT-A-CANINE and Therapy for Pet People for including me in the book discussion. It was a great hour chatting about therapy, diagnostics and making sense of the clues people give us. https://fb.watch/hnzj6vylle/
read moreIf there’s one complaint that can bond almost all parents of school-aged children together, it’s our common frustrations with completing homework. It often seems that no matter the size of the task, kids find reasons…
read moreWhen was the last time you felt grateful for something? What did you feel grateful for?? More importantly, how did you feel after you expressed your genuine appreciation? Were you happier? Did you see the…
read moreAre you uncomfortable and self-conscious in everyday social interactions? Does the thought of making conversation at a party make you nervous and tense? Do you go out of your way to avoid meeting other people because…
read moreDr. Menon recently dedicated some time to answering questions about ADHD and Autism on Reddit. She was so happy to answer these thoughtful questions and hopes her answers helped the readers. Here are some categories…
read moreExecutive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life In this article, we’re going to talk about Executive Functioning Skills and why they are considered The Foundation of Skills for Life. Why is my kid…
read moreStop the Power Struggles: How to Decrease Arguments With Your Children and Teens Do you remember the first time your child negotiated with you? You were probably amused with them acting and speaking like an…
read moreWhen you try to head out for work or even to run errands, your child is sulking, throwing tantrums, and doing his/her best to keep you from leaving the house. Now that you’ve returned to…
read moreIf you have boys and men in your life who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have you wondered if you or your daughter might be too? ADHD often looks different in girls. It can…
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