by Dr. Melisa | Aug 5, 2024 | General, Her Moods & Mind
Recently, I invited some girlfriends from college and my young adult years to soak in a lake and the comfort, laughter, and nostalgia of deep-rooted friendships. These are friends I don’t see enough, but we know each others' histories so well, we always pick up where...
by Dr. Melisa | Oct 18, 2022 | Her Moods & Mind
Last week, the US Preventive Services Health Task Force released a new recommendation for screening ALL children ages 8-18 for anxiety. Honestly, I wish the publicity folks had done a better job emphasizing that the screen is for Anxiety DISORDER because using the...
by Dr. Melisa | Sep 29, 2022 | Her Changing Body, Periods
If you’ve never considered that question – I’m so sorry for even putting it in your head. Unfortunately, I hear it too often, so I want to give it a thoughtful answer. First, let me address WHY this question comes up pretty regularly: As moms, we already have plenty...
by Dr. Melisa | Sep 15, 2022 | Her Moods & Mind, Sex + Relationships
As they leave elementary school and head into the hormone filled hallways of middle school where kids roam in herds instead of single file lines, and shiny cell phones replace plastic collectibles in the bus line, you can’t help but worry about whether you’ve prepared...
by Dr. Melisa | Sep 1, 2022 | Her Moods & Mind, Sex + Relationships
If you have a middle schooler or high schooler, NOW is a perfect time to have or update your Sexting Talk. Even if you think you’ve had this chat, feel free to bring it up again, because once is never enough when it comes to adolescents learning important lessons....
