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Viruses as Weapons? Caltech Biologist Doesn’t Think So

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020Melanie Meadors

Viruses have been used as weapons in movies and conspiracy theories for years, but is it plausible? A Caltech biologist weighs in.

The Coronavirus Survival Survival Guide

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Karen Walsh

Things are getting real here in the US, and having everyone home all together while trying to stay sane and be productive is going to be a struggle.

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Family Sick Days Can Be Good

March 6, 2020March 5, 2020Amy Weir1

Why is it so hard to call off sick? When we’re all in it together, sick days become a relief.

Talking to Your Kids about the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR.

Inward Bound Mindfulness Education

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020Rebecca Angel1

iBme is an organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to teens through retreats that foster inward growth. Here is an interview with one of the teachers at these incredible experiences.

Finding a Therapist Can Be Harder Than Admitting You Need One

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression.

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Tricks to Play on Your Brain

January 24, 2020January 23, 2020Amy Weir

You can’t just order yourself to do what you need to (at least not with executive disfunction): sometimes you have to trick your brain into working properly.

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House (and Town, and University, and…) of My Dreams

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019Amy Weir8

Amy thinks about the settings of her dreams, and how they might relate to her waking life, in her small series on dream symbolism.

What Science Can and Can’t Tell Us About Social Media and Mental Health

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do?

Games and Mental Health in Children: Evil Genius Mum Interview

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019Rebecca Angel

An interview with Evil Genius Mum of GeekMom about why gaming can positively impact the mental health of children. With plenty of recommendations!

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Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019Sophie Brown1

‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies.

Gut Brain Health Connection Interview

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family.

Meditation With Your Kids: Why and How

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019Rebecca Angel

Meditating with children is doable and contributes to the well-being of the whole family. Learn the why and how here.

‘Nothing Much Happens’ Podcast Interview

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019Rebecca Angel

An interview with Kathryn Nicolai on her podcast of bedtime stories for grown-ups, ‘Nothing Much Happens: You feel good, and then you fall asleep.’

Better Sleep for Teens

September 3, 2019October 22, 2019Rebecca Angel4

Sleep is essential to be mentally fit. Here are scientifically-backed tips and advice on how to help your teen get the best sleep possible and why. (Plus, they will work for you too!)

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Teen Mental Fitness

August 23, 2019August 22, 2019Rebecca Angel4

The teenage brain goes through phenomenal changes, just like their bodies. In this series on teen mental fitness, GeekMom Rebecca will review a couple of books and go over the latest research on what actually keeps those growing brains healthy.

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What Do Dreams Mean to You?

August 10, 2019August 9, 2019Amy Weir

Amy geeks out about how dream interpretation is neither mystical nor random but instead very personal.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The Painfully Embarrassing Side of ADHD

July 29, 2019July 28, 2019Amy Weir

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria means people with ADHD feel hurt more strongly than most people and react more uncontrollably, and there’s not much that can be done about it. Not much, but some.

10 Things You Need in Your Convention Bag If You Have Anxiety

July 12, 2019July 11, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Preparation is the key to having a good time and being ready for a possible anxiety moment when at conventions.

Many Flavors of Neurodivergence

April 29, 2019April 28, 2019Amy Weir

Many mental conditions have overlapping symptoms, whether neurodiergence or mental illness, and sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what condition or conditions need to be addressed in a person.