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Lessons from rocks: The side effects of adversity may include strength and beauty
by Monica Jackman
For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with rocks. Once, when I was little girl hiking on a trail near our relatively isolated cabin i...
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We are all doing our best.
by Monica Jackman
In 2020, when we were all scrambling and trying to get by during the biggest period of uncertainty many of us have ever experienced, there came a p...
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Making Movies Out of Moments
by Monica Jackman
Our minds are fascinating and very busy. Colorful and dramatic. They are powerful because they can protect, entertain, motivate, stress, and terri...
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RBG and Finding Equanimity
by Monica Jackman
Our country experienced a tremendous loss last week, and many of us have deeply mourned the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a source of stren...
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SOS for Emotional Distress
by Monica Jackman
In the early 1900s, SOS became the international signal for distress....a call for help. While some people think that SOS is an acronym for phrases...
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Helping kids to balance screen time with other body and brain building tasks
by Monica Jackman
The current pandemic has had negative effects on our health, health care facilities and economy. For many, the secondary effects on mental health a...
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Practical strategies to help adults and kids process fear, anxiety and anger by building health-giving habits
by Monica Jackman
Over the years, and especially recently, I have read many blog posts, articles, and helpful tips about coping with anxiety and anger. There are man...
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Restoring identity, connection, meaning and peace in a time of loss and uncertainty
by Monica Jackman
So many of us are struggling right now. As a pediatric occupational therapist and mother, I have witnessed so much pain and so many new challenges ...
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Why and How to Limit Screen Time
by Monica Jackman
Screen time has been a hot topic of discussion among parents, educators, and therapists. Research has shown that too much screen time for children ...
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When "paying attention" fails...try being present.
by Monica Jackman
How many times have you asked a child to "pay attention"? If you are like most adults who interact with children, you have probably uttered these w...
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Choose love, be kind. Be the change.
by Monica Jackman
The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School occurred on a day created to celebrate love. There are no words to describe how devastating the...
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Strategies for transforming "I can't!" into "I did it!"
by Monica Jackman
As a parent of four children and a pediatric occupational therapist, I have heard the statement, "I can't!" countless times. Typically these words ...
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