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Social Media and Mental Health: Helping Kids Navigate Online Pressures
Social media is woven into the lives of children and teens throughout the San Francisco North Bay. While it offers connection and creativity, it can also contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress – especially for developing minds. Understanding how social… Continue reading
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Parenting a Teen with Depression: What You Need to Know
The teen years can bring significant emotional changes, leading parents to question if moodiness is typical or indicative of depression. Key signs of depression include withdrawal, loss of interest, and changes in sleep. Parents are encouraged to listen, promote healthy… Continue reading
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Navigating Screen Time: Healthy Boundaries for Digital Devices
Parents in the Bay Area are concerned about screen time’s impact on children’s mental health, linking excessive use to issues like anxiety and sleep problems. Setting boundaries, such as screen-free zones and clear rules, promotes healthier habits. Mindful technology use… Continue reading
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Sleep and Mental Health: Why Your Child’s Rest Matters
Sleep is crucial for children’s mental health, as insufficient rest can lead to irritability, anxiety, and attention issues. Quality sleep fosters emotional regulation and learning. Establishing consistent routines, creating a calming environment, and modeling healthy habits can enhance sleep. Prioritizing… Continue reading
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Back-to-School Season: A Mental Health Check-In
As the new school year begins, we’re reminded that back-to-school isn’t just about sharpened pencils and packed lunches. This transition affects nearly everyone – students, parents, educators, and even those simply adjusting to heavier traffic and changing schedules. The energy… Continue reading
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Need Psychiatry NOW! “Urgent” vs “Emergent”
We share this concept with our patients for educational purposes only. Timme & Associates is NOT an emergency clinic. Continue reading
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Helping Your Child Manage Big Emotions
Every child experiences intense emotions—but some struggle more than others to process and express those feelings. For Bay Area families navigating behavioral or emotional challenges, helping children manage “big emotions” can prevent long-term mental health difficulties. What Are Big Emotions?… Continue reading
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Screen Time and Mental Health: What Parents Should Know
Excessive screen time can harm children’s mental health; establishing healthy habits and limits supports their emotional well-being and focus. Continue reading
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Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Child: A Guide for Parents
Healthy boundaries foster children’s emotional growth, teaching them self-control, respect, and responsibility while ensuring security and reducing anxiety. Continue reading
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Parenting Through ADHD: Practical Tips for Focus and Calm
Parenting a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges that require patience, understanding, and tailored strategies. Children with ADHD often struggle with attention regulation, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, which can impact their academic performance, social interactions, and family life. However,… Continue reading
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