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Snow Day Activities Without Screens
Snow Day Activities Without Screens

Who doesn’t love a good snow day? If you are joining my blog from NJ or any other place that gets hit with snow during the winter, snow days can stretch out. The first few storms are pretty and it’s nice to have a day off here and there. However, once you are on snow day #5, it’s freezing, and you’ve had to cancel plans again, it gets annoying. A snow day can turn into the perfect (or not-so-perfect) day to sit around and binge-watch Netflix or scroll on social media. However, screens weren’t always around for snow days (yes, I know… shocker!). Sitting in front of a screen all day isn’t the healthiest or most productive way to spend the day. If you are looking to make your next snow day screen-free, or at least include less screen time, check out some non-screen-related snow day activities below.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, therapist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it's ok to not be ok, snow, snow days, screens, screen time, family, friends, winter, weather, outside, bored, creative, creativity, family time, games, cold, days off, relax
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child

Vacations can be exciting times, especially after the year 2020 and parts of 2021 have been. However, vacations are often a time of uncertainty and anxiety for some children. The slightest change, even positive change, and ones that children are excited about can still cause anxious thoughts to run wild in their minds.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, travel, traveling, vacation, summer, child, children, online therapy, remote therapy, telehealth, telepsych, changes, family, family time, friends, the beach, cruises, planes, trains, cars, COVID-19, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, safe, safety, pets, home sick, home sickness, be prepared, preparation, routines, virtual therapy