Meghan Dean LCSW LLC

Good article about tips to manage screen use in teens

Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.

Such a good explanation of what is going on with your kiddo when they won’t apologize (or accept responsibility for a misbehavior) ♥️

Refusal to apologize isn’t a sign you have a cold-hearted or mean-spirited child. Refusal to apologize is actually a sign that you have a child who is feeling massive amounts of guilt… covered with a layer of shame and therefore defensiveness.

Here’s why: when a person feels that their character is under attack, there is no way they will apologize for whatever led to such unmanageable "I'm a bad person" feelings.

So what do we do? Roll with their resistance - first lower the shame, then model repair.
Does this let your child "off the hook?" No. You’re meeting your child where they are at and building skills from there. This will allow your child to, over time, find their goodness under their bad behavior and to soon generate their own apologies.

We have to help a child find their good feelings about themselves before delivering some of those good feelings to an injured party. Trust the process.

If you have a child who has a hard time apologizing... this tells me that your child's vulnerability and shame sit fairly close together, which is typical in Deeply Feeling Kids. Don't worry - this isn't your fault! It is our responsibility, however, to figure out what's going on for our kids and help them in a way they can take in. The Good Inside Membership has got you covered with articles, scripts, videos, and workshops that offer the scripts and strategies you need to help your DFK build lifelong regulation skills. Follow the link in my bio!

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13771523-anxiety-upon-waking/

Waking Up With Anxiety? Here’s What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You | Livestrong.com It's not uncommon to feel more anxious in the morning than at other times of the day. Here, experts explain what causes morning anxiety and how to cope.

Great article that mirrors what I’ve seen during the past 18 months, for children, teens and adults.

The Pandemic Surprise Many Women Did Not Expect? An ADHD Diagnosis. It's been a tipping point for some with the condition.

Happy Social Work Month!

I learned a few things!

How to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologists This one idea may help you conquer the dread of pandemic winter.

This article was from nearly 6 months ago but still very relevant today. Especially as we possibly head into another shelter in place soon...

This Is Your Body And Brain On Coronavirus Quarantine Here’s how the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing and lockdown affect you and what you can do about it.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ways-kids-pay-attention-remote-learning_l_5f624a27c5b6ba9eb6e893f3?por&?ncid=newsltushpmgvoices_Parents

7 Ways To Get Kids To Actually Pay Attention During Remote Learning Because my child alternates between asking when it's over and falling out of his chair.

Therapy is brave! 💪🏻

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/well/family/coronavirus-shutdowns-children-special-needs-adhd-autism.html

The Extra Burden for Parents of Children With Special Needs Your child may have setbacks during the school shutdown. But remember, schools will open again at some point and help get things back on track.