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February 18, 2026

Sleep Smarts: Science-Backed Sleep Tips for Kids & Teens

A well-rested child can regulate emotions more effectively, focus more consistently, and respond to stress with greater resilience. Sleep is not simply downtime for the body; it is one of…

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January 23, 2026

Calm Comes First

Lately, in my clinical work, I’ve noticed a common theme: many parents are seeking support to help their children stay calm and regulated during challenging moments. I often begin by…

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December 16, 2025

Tips for Finding Stillness in a Busy Holiday Season

The Gift of Being Present Tips for Finding Stillness in a Busy Holiday Season The holiday season in Marin County is a special time of year—crisp coastal air, walks at…

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November 21, 2025

Perfectionism Tips from Wellspring

As college application deadlines approach, we’re hearing from many local Marin high school seniors who are feeling overwhelmed by pressure and rising anxiety. A significant part of this stress comes…

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September 22, 2025

How to talk to your child about Therapy

With school back in session, many parents are wondering how to approach the topic of therapy with their child or teen. This month’s newsletter provides guidance on starting that conversation…

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August 18, 2025

Ready, Set, Thrive: Back to School Tips

You’re not alone—back-to-school jitters are real. As the new school year approaches, many children and parents feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, transitioning…

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July 30, 2025

Screen Time and Summer: Support for Children and Teens in Marin County

As summer unfolds, many families notice a sharp increase in screen use among children and teens. Without the structure of the school year, screen time often becomes a point of…

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June 29, 2025

Navigating Summer Travel: Support Strategies for Anxious Children

Big Feelings, New Places: Easing Summer Stress Summer is usually a time of fun and change, but for many kids and teens, the shift in routine and environments can trigger…

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May 15, 2025

Easing the Transition: Preparing Kids for the End of the School Year

As we approach the final weeks of the school year, many families find this transition period emotionally and logistically challenging. Children may feel excitement, anxiety, sadness, or even resistance as…

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April 20, 2025

Supporting Kids’ Mental Health During the Busy Spring Season

As the weather warms and the days get longer, spring often brings a fresh burst of activity—school events, final projects, sports, recitals, social gatherings, and shifting routines. While this can…

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April 20, 2025

Empowering Teen Boys’ Mental Health

By fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and support systems, Wellspring therapists can empower boys and young men to meet their challenges and thrive in every aspect of their lives, helping them…

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June 5, 2024

The Emotional Journey of College Application Anxiety

Under Pressure: The Emotional Journey of College Application Anxiety The journey of choosing a college and getting through the application process can be stressful and time-consuming for parents and students…

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June 5, 2024

The Power of Play

Nurturing Child Development Through the Power of Play Play is more than just a pastime for children; it’s a crucial aspect of their development that lays the foundation for a…

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May 15, 2024

Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex

Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex Talking to your teens about sex is essential for their overall well-being and development. While it may feel daunting, open and honest communication…

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February 22, 2024

Peaceful Parenting: Tackling Kids’ Aggression

Navigating the intricate landscape of parenthood presents a myriad of challenges, with one prominent concern being how to handle aggression in children. Acknowledging that while aggression can be, and is…

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February 22, 2024

Top 10 Tech Tips For Families

WALK THE WALK Model a healthy media balance for the children in your life. Kids are very open about how difficult it is to stop snapping, gaming, texting, watching YouTube…

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October 26, 2023

Helping a Child with Climate Change Anxiety

Many adults, as well as children, are growing increasingly anxious about the perilous state of our planet. There are constant news broadcasts relating to devastating floods, disappearing lakes, a melting…

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July 27, 2023

Building Blocks for Self-Esteem in Kids

Self-esteem goes beyond simply feeling good about yourself; it plays a significant role in determining one’s success or failure in life. It is essential to have confidence in your ability…

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June 15, 2023

The Essence of Self Care

The word “Self-Care” has received much well-deserved attention and lip service in recent years. It evokes images of scented baths, massages, meditation, yoga, and curling up with a good book. …

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June 6, 2023

Staying on Track for Successful Summer

“Summer Break” – Those two simple words evoke memories of the exhilaration felt on the last day of school; the sense of freedom and joy knowing we had the entire…

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May 11, 2023

How to Talk to Kids about Alcohol and Drugs

Some conversations are hard between parents and their children, even in the closest families. Parents are responsible for teaching kids about the risk factors surrounding alcohol and drugs, and preparing…

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March 22, 2023

Sleep Support and Advice for Adults

Why is Sleep So Important for Adults? Are you affected by poor sleep? There are more than 100 million Americans of all ages who are not getting an adequate amount…

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March 22, 2023

Supporting Grieving Teens After a Tragedy

What is Grief? Grief is a natural human process in response to a loss. It does not follow specific stages or timelines, it looks different from person to person, and…

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December 15, 2022

Accomodation and Anxiety

Ask yourself these questions: Do I accommodate my child’s anxiety? In what ways? How can I make changes to help my child develop resilience? As parents, we are wired to…

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December 15, 2022

What is Languishing and How to Cope with it

What is languishing? It’s not a common term we use in our day to day language. However, it IS something we feel often. Think of languishing as the middle ground…

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December 15, 2022

Transition Tips for Summer Time

Prepare for Transitions: As your summer schedule fills up with activities, remember to ease into it. Even the most exuberant extroverts have not mingled with others as per usual. You…

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December 15, 2022

Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

Depression is actually the most common complication of childbearing. It impacts 1 in 7 birthing parents and 1 in 10 partners, and can begin during pregnancy or within the year…

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December 15, 2022

How to Talk to Your Children about Ukraine

How to Talk to Your Children About Ukraine The war in Ukraine continues to be a worldwide issue for everyone. More than 5 million refugees have already fled the country…

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December 15, 2022

Back to School: Tips for Supporting your Socially Anxious Teens

Teens are social creatures by nature. Having regular practice in connecting, maintaining friendships, and learning to resolve conflicts with peers is a social imperative for their developmental stage. However, due…

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December 15, 2022

10 Tips to Tame Your OCD

Get to Know the Flavors OCD can show up in many ways, it is not just about liking things organized and tidy. Some of the ways OCD appears may seem…

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September 7, 2021

Helping Teens to Re-enter Their Social World

Teens are social creatures by nature. Having regular practice in connecting, maintaining friendships, and learning to resolve conflicts with peers is a social imperative for their developmental stage. However, due…

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April 15, 2021

Could My Teen Be Depressed?

Perhaps more than any moment in our lifetimes, today’s teens are at risk of depression. Our world is an information-rich one with many pressures previous generations couldn’t have dreamed of…

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January 5, 2021

Positive Parenting for the Toddler Years

“Terrible Twos.” “Threenager.” “Fournado.” The toddler and preschool years are a notoriously difficult time for parents. At this age, frequent tantrums, stubbornness and poor impulse control can turn even simple,…

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November 9, 2020

Tips for Managing Back to School – Online

Tips for Managing Back to School – Online This past March, parents, teachers and children were thrust into a new normal of online learning and managing life at home with…

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June 10, 2020

Haley Baker on effects on teens of prolonged quarantine

Read Haley’s article in the Marin Independent Journal: https://www.marinij.com/2020/06/08/youth-in-quarantine-how-prolonged-school-closures-may-affect-young-students/

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June 2, 2020

Weathering the Storm of Sheltering in Place – Part 2

Learn more about how to Weather the Storm of Sheltering in place in this video: Shelter in Place Watch the Video

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May 14, 2020

Weathering Emotional Storms While Sheltering In Place with Dr. Simone Rodin

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January 25, 2020

Re-Examining Discipline

4 Helpful Tips for Lasting Behavioral Changes in your Children Many parents come into therapy seeking help with their child’s behavioral concerns. From big meltdowns to fights with siblings, these…

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September 19, 2019

Behavior Cheat Sheet

Prevention Tips for Parents Clear expectations and priming (planning ahead or coping ahead): Most children benefit from having structure and clear guidelines in their daily routines. This allows your child…

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July 29, 2019

Bullying: Online and Off

A Guide for Parents of Tweens and Teens BULLYING TODAY: Bullying has become a bit more complicated to identify and navigate due to the central role technology plays in our…

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February 27, 2019

The Basics on Bullying

Parents and family members are often unsure what to do when they suspect that their loved one is being bullied in school. Bullying has become a more common issue for…

November 1, 2018

Coming Together Around Coming Out – Resources for Parents

Supporting your child through the coming-out process can be an adjustment for you as a parent as well. It is a transitional time for both your child and your family.…

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November 1, 2018

Coming Out – A Resource Guide for Youth

As a young person, learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, here…

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October 31, 2018

COMING OUT: A Resource Guide for LGBTQ Youth and Their Parents

As a young person, learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, here…

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September 24, 2018

Tips for Helping Your Anxious Child

Recognize that the fear feels very real to your child. Empathize with your child’s feelings even if you feel they are overreacting to the situation. It is important to remember…

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September 17, 2018

WORDS MATTER: Talking Tips for Raising Resilient Kids

Resiliency is one of those characteristics most want and hope will emerge within children at the most opportune moment to overcome difficulties when they arise. The good news is that you can do more than hope for the best. Here are 5 teachable moments backed by research to foster grit and resiliency in your children.

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May 19, 2018

Sleep Smarts: 8 Sleeping Tips for Children

A well-rested child is a child who can learn, grow and manage their feelings better. 1. Daily Routines – Build Habits From the early stages in a baby’s life establish…

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February 1, 2018

GUY TALK: Twelve Tips for Communicating with Boys and Young Men

1) Boys DO want to connect – you just might have to be the one to initiate Boys are often socialized to be competitive and they sometimes don’t have the…

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January 1, 2018

Beating Holiday Worry: Supporting a Child with Anxiety through the Hectic Holidays

The holidays tend to generate lots of excitement as we look forward to spending time with friends and family and enjoying a much-needed break from the obligations of work and…

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December 1, 2017

Top 10 Technology Tips to Help You and Your Family Through the Holiday Season

1) WALK THE WALK Model a healthy media balance for the children in your life. Kids are very open about how difficult it is to stop snapping, gaming, texting, watching…

The Emotional Journey of College Application Anxiety

The Power of Play

Peaceful Parenting: Tackling Kids’ Aggression

Top 10 Tech Tips For Families

Helping a Child with Climate Change Anxiety

Building Blocks for Self-Esteem in Kids

The Essence of Self Care

Staying on Track for Successful Summer

Weathering the Storm of Sheltering in Place – Part 2

Weathering Emotional Storms While Sheltering In Place with Dr. Simone Rodin

Behavior Cheat Sheet

Coming Together Around Coming Out – Resources for Parents

Coming Out – A Resource Guide for Youth

COMING OUT: A Resource Guide for LGBTQ Youth and Their Parents

Tips for Helping Your Anxious Child

WORDS MATTER: Talking Tips for Raising Resilient Kids

Sleep Smarts: 8 Sleeping Tips for Children

GUY TALK: Twelve Tips for Communicating with Boys and Young Men

Beating Holiday Worry: Supporting a Child with Anxiety through the Hectic Holidays

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