March 24, 2022
Low Self-Esteem: Where Does It Come From and What Can Adults Do to Help?
You can also listen to more about self-esteem below, or ‘Shrinking It Down’ wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s consider two adolescent scenarios. First, Sasha: Sasha was born a worrier. She’s always been a shy, sensitive kid with a lot of anxiety. Luckily, she’s had supportive family members, friends, and teachers, who have gently pushed […]
December 28, 2021
Happiness Comes in Green: The Mental Health Magic of Nature for Our Children
* * * Why Every Child Deserves to Spend Time in Nature * * * This past summer, after months of staring at my own reflection on Zoom, I was lucky enough to accompany 35 kids and teens to Revere Beach as part of my work at the MGH Revere Youth Zone. Standing in the […]