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07/31/2026

Happy Friday everyone!

02/02/2018

"The Comparison Trap" is all around us. This article clarifies related issues and offers practical strategies for improved well being: https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap.

You know those people who have more than you—money, acclaim, looks, whatever? The spike of envy they trigger is natural, and social media is primed to amp it up. But in a world where followers and likes can seem like rock-solid proof of a person's worth, you don't have to take the bait.

02/02/2018

Neuroscientist Matthew Walker explains: "Everything you need to know about sleep, but are too tired to ask."

New book says silent sleep-loss epidemic is one of the 21st century’s greatest public health challenges

07/31/2017

As we prepare for the last weeks of summer, consider this interesting article: "Are Helicopter Parents Ruining Summer Camp?" http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/07/24/533059271/are-helicopter-parents-ruining-summer-camp

In a wired world, summer camp is one of the last phone-free zones. But campers, staff and especially parents don't always appreciate the message.

07/05/2017

Featured Article This Month: Tips for Summer Parenting

We have a number of useful articles on a variety of topics written by current and past therapists at our office and located on this website under “FPA Resources.” Review the titles and information for yourself and/or share it with a family member or friend. http://www.francopsychological.com/fpa-resources/2014/2/19/tips-for-smart-summer-parenting

With the end of the school year fast approaching, kids everywhere are counting down the days until summer vacation. If you find yourself looking forward to fall already, take heart, help is on the way.

07/05/2017

How to Build Resilient Kids, Even After a Loss provides useful advice for parents, caregivers, parents and anyone wanting to support children during challenging times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/opinion/sheryl-sandberg-how-to-build-resilient-kids-even-after-a-loss.html

After my husband’s death, I set out to learn everything I could about how kids persevere through adversity.