It’s that time of year again! Shopping lists for school supplies, purchasing new clothes, registration days and back to school nights are occupying a lot of families’ time these days. And we all are enjoying the cute pictures of the first day of school on social...
At some point in our lives, we all face some kind of anxiety or a phobia. If it becomes unmanageable, we may seek help and treatment. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 28.8% of people in the United States suffer from general anxiety. Women are 60...
How Much is Too Much? In the United States, the average time youth spend playing video games varies between 8-14 hours per week. Most guidelines recommend a total daily screen time (which includes watching TV, cellphone, and computer use or gaming combined) of two...
Author: Amanjot Kaur, M.D. As a Child and Adult Psychiatrist, I have expertise in treating various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral problems and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Additionally, I have special interest in treating patients...
Tool #2: A Positive Strategy for Setting Limits This is the second in a series on Parenting Explain your decision-making process to your children, without becoming defensive or having to repeat yourself. When children challenge a rule and ask why they have to...
