by Beth Pearson, Ph.D. | Nov 1, 2025 | Ann Arbor
As Thanksgiving approaches, we hear a lot about gratitude—feeling it, expressing it, and being more aware of it. I love this emphasis on gratitude because- as research shows- noticing the good and turning towards it leads to less depression and more contentment and...
by Beth Pearson, Ph.D. | Sep 4, 2025 | Ann Arbor
Yesterday morning my 9 year-old daughter asked if she could have some more TV-time before leaving the house to walk to school. “Sure,” I replied, since she had already gotten dressed and eaten breakfast, so we had a few minutes to spare. “Just put on your shoes...
by Beth Pearson, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2025 | Ann Arbor
We’ve all been there: Complained to a friend about a tough situation and ended with something like, “Oh well, there’s nothing I can do…” or thrown up our hands and said, “It is what it is. I’m stuck.” And while there’s certainly value in accepting situations that are...
by Beth Pearson, Ph.D. | Jul 9, 2025 | Ann Arbor
Earlier this week, my husband and I sent our two kids off to overnight camp. It was my 9 year-old’s first time going but I had a harder time getting my 13 year-old ready. Whereas my younger child was open to input on what to bring and how to organize her packing- my...
by Beth Pearson, Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2025 | Ann Arbor
“Use your words. How do you feel?” “If you don’t stop that right now, you’re going to lose your screen-time privileges!” “Think before you act!” All of these commonly-used phrases are well-intended by parents attempting...
