The impact of screen time on infants and toddlers is a topic of growing concern among researchers and healthcare professionals. Excessive screen time during critical developmental stages can have various negative effects on children’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to …
During the holiday season, we are encouraged to think of others and count our blessings. You may have heard the saying attitude of gratitude. This rhyme helps remind us to practice gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful and showing appreciation for what we have. …
Writen by Michelle M. Yetman, Phd Clinical Psychologist Associate Professor, School Of Allied Health Professions Lsu Health Shreveport Sitting with your child at the kitchen table, guiding them through homework has reduced many parents, along with their child, to tears. Homework, which has been a …
It’s that time of year and everyone is looking for the perfect toy to give at holiday time. A walk down the toy aisle reveals toys that light up, spin, and make music. They all claim to teach your child the alphabet and other educational …
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, issued a rare public health advisory, warning that American youth were experiencing a mental health crisis that had only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted the alarming rate of increase in suicide …
With every morning news show discussing the pandemic shortages, “Better get your turkey now!” and the images of huge shipping container ships sitting idle off the coast of California, you may already feel stressed about the holidays before you even had a chance to put …
With the rocky pandemic school year behind us, including virtual learning and hybrid learning, many parents are looking forward to returning to a “traditional” school year. Some parents (and kids) are feeling anxious about returning to this format, as their child may have lost some …
Written by Michelle Yetman, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor, LSU Health Shreveport School of Allied Health Professions – Children’s Center After months of being locked in, parents’ nerves are beginning to fray. Not being able to go to the movies, go out …
