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Emotional Intelligence

The Multigenerational Impact of Emotional Intelligence

Suzanne Bender M.D. on April 23, 2024

When one person decides to prioritize emotional development, they create lasting positive generational change for their family.

When one person decides to prioritize emotional development, they create lasting positive generational change for their family.

Gender

Protecting Girl Power

Suzanne Bender M.D. on February 21, 2024

As they approach adolescence, girls may feel subtle gender expectations to quiet down and be less assertive. These recommended three activities may be protective.

As they approach adolescence, girls may feel subtle gender expectations to quiet down and be less assertive. These recommended three activities may be protective.

Parenting

Teaching Kids the Art of the Comeback

Suzanne Bender M.D. on December 5, 2023

Many children feel helpless and unsure what to do when a peer makes a mean comment. Here are some ways an adult can help.

Many children feel helpless and unsure what to do when a peer makes a mean comment. Here are some ways an adult can help.

Psychiatry

In Support of Psychiatric Medications for Children

Suzanne Bender M.D. on July 11, 2023

When a child is suffering from a psychiatric illness, the focus needs to be on how to make them well. For some children, the optimal treatment may involve multiple medications.

When a child is suffering from a psychiatric illness, the focus needs to be on how to make them well. For some children, the optimal treatment may involve multiple medications.

Trauma

Are Current Events Weighing You Down?

Suzanne Bender M.D. on September 27, 2022

If current events are weighing you down, this three-step approach may be helpful.

If current events are weighing you down, this three-step approach may be helpful.

Burnout

Why High School Students Are Struggling With Burnout

Suzanne Bender M.D. on August 23, 2022

The goal should be to thrive, not just survive. Take a critical look at your high school student's academic schedule.

The goal should be to thrive, not just survive. Take a critical look at your high school student's academic schedule.

Friends

How “Stranger Things” Helped Me Connect With My Patients

Suzanne Bender M.D. on July 22, 2022

A Personal Perspective: A moment in "Stranger Things" provides an opening for a meaningful moment in the office.

A Personal Perspective: A moment in "Stranger Things" provides an opening for a meaningful moment in the office.