Architect Counseling Center, LLC

09/02/2025

Parents, are smartphones helping or harming your kids? This blog post explores the risks smartphones can pose and how parents can set guardrails, model balance and teach moderation.
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Health-care and education experts are increasingly concerned about the impact of smartphones on kids. How should parents deal with this growing issue?

08/27/2025

🐾 Did you know that petting your dog and looking into their eyes releases oxytocin (the “bonding hormone”) for both of you?
It’s the same hormone that strengthens human relationships during a six-second kiss or a 20-second hug.
This , take an extra moment to connect with your pup, whether it’s a belly rub, ear scratch, or yes… even a six-second “kiss” if that’s your thing. But maybe save that for your partner. 💙

08/26/2025

Stop being ashamed of how many times you've fallen, and start being proud of how many times you got up

08/26/2025

Learn how to identify toxic thinking and eliminate automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) to reduce anxiety, depression, and negativity. Read more https://www.amenclinics.com/.../number-one-habit-develop.../

Learn how to identify toxic thinking and eliminate automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) to reduce anxiety, depression, and negativity. Read more https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/number-one-habit-develop-order-feel-positive/

08/22/2025

The first clinical trial of creatine monohydrate in Alzheimer’s disease was just published.
For 8 weeks, patients with Alzheimer’s took 20 grams of creatine per day. Nearly all of them stuck with the protocol. By the end of the study, brain creatine levels had increased by 11%, and patients showed significant improvements in cognitive performance, including memory, reading, and attention.
If you only know creatine as a gym supplement, here’s why this matters: Creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production, especially in high-demand tissues like the brain. In Alzheimer’s, energy metabolism in the brain breaks down—neurons struggle to power basic functions. The idea is that boosting brain creatine stores could help restore some of that lost capacity.
This was a small, single-arm pilot study with no placebo group, so we need to interpret the findings with caution. This is not a cure. But it’s the first clinical evidence that creatine might support brain function in people with Alzheimer’s. No drug, no major side effects—just a well-known, cheap, widely available supplement.
Promising.
You can listen to the rest of this conversation on The Genius Life, episode 497. On all podcast apps and YouTube.
❤️ Max

08/19/2025

Nagging isn’t a personality flaw or a gendered trait, it’s often a sign of unmet needs and a breakdown in communication.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of repeating yourself, or being on the receiving end of frustration, this blog offers a deeper look at what’s really going on, and how to move forward as a team.
👉 Read the full blog here: http://bit.ly/4kOeSy3

08/14/2025

7 Natural ADHD Treatments You Can Start Today. Do you or your child have trouble focusing, staying organized, or completing tasks? More in the link https://bit.ly/4oupBAP

08/11/2025

Think you’re having the same fight again? Spoiler: Your argument about cleaning probably isn’t about the mess.
Most couples don’t break up because they stopped loving each other. They break up because they didn’t know how to handle conflict in a way that brought them closer. In our new blog, we walk you through 6-steps to help the repair process. Built to help you reconnect, not just rehash. 💙
Read the full blog here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nWaNKF

08/10/2025

Remember that every time you have a thought — and before the words come out of your mouth — you have an opportunity to evaluate how you use the power of what you say. We have the power to build a healthy marriage by offering our spouse encouragement rather than criticism. Being intentionally gentle, listening intently and validating our spouse opens opportunities for deeper love and connection.
How will you encourage your spouse today?

Remember that every time you have a thought — and before the words come out of your mouth — you have an opportunity to evaluate how you use the power of what you say. We have the power to build a healthy marriage by offering our spouse encouragement rather than criticism. Being intentionally gentle, listening intently and validating our spouse opens opportunities for deeper love and connection.

How will you encourage your spouse today?

08/06/2025

Real connection doesn’t require hours. One thoughtful question a day is all it takes.
Ask them at dinner, on a walk, or before bed.
This month’s free download from Love Notes is the Guide to Love Maps, filled with prompts for couples and families.
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07/30/2025

Always ending up in the same argument? 🗣️
It’s not just about what you’re fighting about, it’s the pattern you fall into.
This blog from the Gottman Institute explains why small things become big things, and what to do instead.
👉 Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4m5DKSE

07/23/2025

What happens when you finally see your brain? In Part 1 of this eye-opening series, actress and entrepreneur, Kate Hudson and her podcast co-host brother, Oliver Hudson, join Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen for their brain scan reveal—and the results are as surprising as they are enlightening. From undiagnosed and childhood concussions to emotional trauma and a strong sense of purpose, Kate opens up about the invisible forces shaping her mind, motivation, and success

Podcast Episode · Change Your Brain Every Day · 07/21/2025 · 40m