Dr. Addie Smith

02/01/2024

Is your child overprogrammed? This article from VeryWell Family explores the signs and how to help your family find balance.

Overprogramming happens when a child's schedule is too busy, causing stress & feelings of overwhelm. Here's how you can help them handle the pressure.

01/30/2024

Do you struggle with being a people-pleaser and don't feel comfortable saying "no"? Creating boundaries can lead to healthier relationships.

Clear boundaries and assertiveness are a powerful combination.

01/25/2024

The word "trauma" is used a lot these days, but what does it really mean? This Psychology Today article explores trauma and how it affects us.

Cumulative tiny 't' traumas can have a bigger impact than major Big "T" Trauma.

01/23/2024

The "work" of childhood is play! Play is paramount for a child's development and well being. Mental health deteriorates without enough play.

A long-term decline in unsupervised activity may be contributing to mental health declines in children and adolescents.

01/18/2024

Sometimes, it can feel like a relief to vent your frustrations to your friends and family, but is there a point that it can negatively affect them?

There's a difference between healthy venting and trauma dumping, learn the difference and how to stop.

01/16/2024

The latest research on the impact of ultra-processed food on our emotional state and brain health is eye-opening. Read on in this informative article from Psychology Today.

Discussing the link between diet and its impact on our overall health.

01/11/2024

What do healthy relationships require? And how do we measure how we're doing?

Healthy relationships are marked by characteristics such as trust, openness, respect, and affection. Learn the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships.

01/09/2024

We know the importance of providing consistent care to our children, but what does it mean to be emotionally attuned to them as well?

Connecting you to others, others to you, and you to yourself.

01/04/2024

Arguments in front of children may be inevitable, but the manner in which we navigate them can either serve as a lesson for our kids or potentially cause emotional harm.

Lots of parents fight in front of their kids, but it is harmful? Experts say it's not the arguing that matters, it's how you argue.

01/02/2024

One sign of a codependent relationship is the feeling that you don't know where you end and your partner begins. Explore more signs of codependency in this informative article from VeryWell Mind.

Codependency refers to a relationship in which one or both of the parties "need" to be with the other person. Learn the signs of codependency and how to overcome it.

12/28/2023

Gratitude at year's end enriches our spirits and sets a hopeful tone for what's to come. Read on for some ways to practice .

What are you grateful for?

12/25/2023

🎄Wishing you and yours all the warmth and joy this holiday season can bring! 🎄