The reality of online schooling is here even though some other factors are uncertain. For all of us, this may seem like someone tacked on extra miles to a marathon and there’s no clear finish line in sight. We will survive this and the faster we can accept what is out of our control, the [...]
“Back-to-School” in Fall 2020 is not quite what we could have predicted. Districts are still scrambling and have launched their plans, and many parents are scrambling to decide which options to pick, and how to balance work/life/family with the kids being online for a time that is yet to be determined. (My prediction is that [...]
It's true. And, there's something you can do about it. Huffington Post Interview: I was recently interviewed by Huffington Post about a very compelling subject: How to keep your children from becoming selfish. It may sometimes be hard to acknowledge but selfishness can be a learned trait in our children. Children are born with a [...]
Well, here we are. August back-to-school dates are quickly approaching and with no end to Covid-19 insight, it’s time to have the talk with the kids about what Fall 2020 looks like. Here are some tips to have a productive conversation that won’t leave your kids worried about the fall. Dr. Serin's Suggestions: 1) [...]
It’s hard to write this when there are so many things to talk about. Our collective stress and suffering during this time of uncertainty is taking its toll on many in the form of restless sleep, anxiety, panic, and relationship difficulties. And if you’re lucky enough to be thriving in some ways during this global [...]
This article recently published in Science News provides a great explanation of how stress affects the brain and why it impairs decision making and focus. However, merely trying to adopt healthy habits and thinking stress might not be so bad are not the antidotes I suggest. Using real-time hacks from neuroscience, including my invention, TouchPoints, […]
For many parents like me, surviving crisis schooling during Covid-19 was a real challenge. Between keeping the kids engaged during my hectic work schedule, learning how to access dozens of websites for home/crisis schooling, keeping the kids feeling emotionally safe and healthy, and trying to stay healthy, engaged and happy myself, many days I felt [...]
This article goes beyond cookie-cutter recommendations for how to get through the added stress, pressure, and challenge during the Covid-19 pandemic. While it is sometimes helpful to browse a menu of general recommendations to spur positive action, many experts’ one-size-fits-all tips may not be helpful depending on your brain type. For example, executives often have difficulty [...]
If the stress around the Coronavirus [Covid-19] is keeping you up at night, there are many options available to help you get the sleep your body needs to stay healthy. The recent outbreak of Coronavirus [Covid-19] has left many of us with our Stress Switches on high and because so, many are loosing valuable sleep [...]
The recent outbreak of Coronavirus [Covid-19] has left many of us with our Stress Switches on high. This means irritability, uncertainty, and the inability to think clearly as we navigate this global crisis. Even if you or your family members stay healthy, we are all at increased risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] [...]