Welcome to my “Blog”!
I must admit I am new to this but am excited to share my professional thoughts, information of interest, and commentary on current topics related to our children, grandchildren, and/or students.
I hope you find taking time to read my “posts” both interesting and informative.
Dr. M
I am asked this question by many parents. And it is not a simple answer. Ninety-five percent of teens aged 13 report having access to a smartphone. But finding the right “sweet spot” is not simple. And it is not a “’Happy Birthday!’ or ‘Merry...
I recently saw a music video by the singer and guitarist, Molly Tuttle. In the video in which she sings and plays a cover of the song “Olympia, WA”, which was filmed in black and white, one sees Ms. Tuttle carrying her guitar case up...
Recently there has been a significant amount of research revealing a significant rise in both the frequency and intensity of anxiety in our children and teens. Additionally, I have seen a substantial increase in referrals for toddler, child and teen anxiety in my practice as...
Here is a synopsis of a talk I gave recently here in Mid-Michigan regarding the current “Youth Mental Health Crisis”. There were many questions afterwards and I really appreciated the opportunity to discuss this important concern, particularly regarding depression in children and teens. A special...