Dr. Jamie Rishikof

Guest Post:Help Your Teen Manage Their Mood Disorder With These Tips For Succeeding In School

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of teens with depression, anxiety, or behavioral challenges often feel stuck between protecting their child and pushing them forward. When school feels overwhelming, it’s tempting to reduce expectations. But one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — supports for struggling teens is meaningful ownership in school-wide projects. When students take responsibility for something visible and collaborative, it can quietly shift how they see themselves....

Guest Post:Help Your Teen Manage Their Mood Disorder With These Tips For Succeeding In School by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of teens with depression, anxiety, or behavioral challenges often feel stuck between protecting their child and pushing them forward. W…

How to Build Family Resilience and Stay Strong in Unpredictable Times

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents managing child behavior shifts and teenagers carrying school and social pressure often feel stuck when plans change overnight and emotions run high. Navigating uncertainty can turn small disagreements into ongoing family conflicts, especially when communication breaks down and everyone is trying to feel safe in their own way. Mental resilience isn’t about pretending things are fine; it’s about building steadier responses when life is unpredictable....

How to Build Family Resilience and Stay Strong in Unpredictable Times by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents managing child behavior shifts and teenagers carrying school and social pressure often feel stuck when plans change overnight and emoti…

Guest Post:How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive Through Major Life Changes

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of children and teenagers often notice that managing major life changes, a move, separation, a new school, a loss, a new caregiver, doesn’t just alter schedules; it can change how everyone feels and behaves at home. The emotional challenges of transitions can show up as irritability, shutdowns, clinginess, defiance, or sudden conflict, leaving caregivers unsure whether they’re seeing a phase, a deeper struggle, or both....

Guest Post:How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive Through Major Life Changes by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of children and teenagers often notice that managing major life changes, a move, separation, a new school, a loss, a new caregiver, doesn’t …

Guest Post: Thriving Through Life’s Major Transitions: How to Stay Grounded When Everything Shifts

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Life changes fast — sometimes beautifully, sometimes brutally. Whether it’s a new career, a relationship ending, becoming a parent, or moving to a new city, transitions test who we are. But they also reveal who we can become. The ability to navigate these moments with clarity, courage, and compassion determines not just our resilience — but our growth....

Guest Post: Thriving Through Life’s Major Transitions: How to Stay Grounded When Everything Shifts by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Life changes fast — sometimes beautifully, sometimes brutally. Whether it’s a new career, a relationship ending, becoming a parent, or moving to a new ci…

Despite what seems to make sense the common idea of "venting" to reduce and relieve anger does not actually work well, and deescalating, soothing, and calming activities are far more effective:

On reducing anger and frustration Despite what seems to make sense the common idea of “venting” to reduce and relieve anger does not actually work well, and deescalating, soothing, and calming activities are far more ef…

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Mental well-being isn’t just about eliminating stress; it’s about creating conditions that allow you to thrive. In an age of digital overload and social fragmentation, small, creative adjustments can make a profound difference. TL;DR Improving mental health means adopting both unconventional and evidence-based practices. Try sensory grounding, micro-adventures, and “dopamine fasting” to reset your focus....

Guest Post: Unique Ways to Improve Your Mental Health in a Modern World by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Mental well-being isn’t just about eliminating stress; it’s about creating conditions that allow you to thrive. In an age of digital overload and social …

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Mindfulness isn’t a luxury or a trend — it’s a simple shift in how you experience daily life. By paying full attention to what’s happening right now — without judgment — you can reduce stress, increase focus, and find calm even in chaos. TL;DR Mindfulness means noticing the present moment — what you’re seeing, feeling, or thinking — with openness....

Guest Article: Making Mindfulness Part of Everyday Life by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Mindfulness isn’t a luxury or a trend — it’s a simple shift in how you experience daily life. By paying full attention to what’s happening right now — wi…

Debunking the common myths of catharsis (including rage rooms and exercise) or venting as methods for managing and reducing anger, and exploring what has proven more effective:

Effectively coping with anger Debunking the common myths of catharsis (including rage rooms and exercise) or venting as methods for managing and reducing anger, and exploring what has proven more effective:

https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-says-study

Venting Doesn't Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Says Study Venting when angry seems sensible.

In 2013, Finnish wildlife photographer Lassi Rautiainen documented a rare bond in Kuhmo, Finland, between a young female grey wolf and a male brown bear. They met nightly for ten evenings, from 8 PM to 4 AM, even sharing meals.

The reason for this interspecies friendship remains unknown, but it highlights how animals can form connections beyond their own species.