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How Can I Find Time to Practice Mindfulness? 5 Tips!
How Can I Find Time to Practice Mindfulness? 5 Tips!

Summer is finally here, and we can all now slow down and enjoy the beautiful weather- right? Well, as relaxing and fun as summer can be, many of us overload our social calendars in order to cram everything into those few short months before the kids go back to school. This can cause a lot of anxiety for many people. So, how do we allow ourselves to stay truly present and actually enjoy these moments? Practice mindfulness! Well, this is sometimes easier said than done. Mindfulness is often associated with a visual image of a person in a yoga pose by themselves counting deep breaths. For some of us, this task seems difficult, time-consuming, and awkward. Well, there are other ways to accomplish the art of staying present in the moment and feeling calm and grounded.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, therapy, therapist, mental health, mental health awareness, mindful, mindfulness, NJ, NY, VT, FL, it's ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, summer, relax, relationships, friends, family, screen time, screen limits, movement, calm, peace
5 Tips for Appropriate Device Usage
5 Tips for Appropriate Device Usage

Let’s talk about devices and screen time. This is a hot topic that I frequently discuss with the parents of my patients. Since COVID-19 and the summer vacation being here, I have discussed it even more often lately.

Various studies have shown that screen time can impact eyesight, mood, impulsivity, and self-esteem. That short list isn’t even exhaustive either. Many parents I work with ask me what is an appropriate time for their child to be on devices and how early is too early for children to be exposed to devices.

To further assist in setting appropriate boundaries with devices, here are some tips:

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, technology, screens, devices, screen time, anxiety, depression, limits, boundaries, sleep hygiene, parenting, screen limits, mood, friends, family, relationships, rules, expectations, phones, tablets, computers, set boundaries, children, teens