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Recommended Screen Access by Age
These recommendations are based on global child health guidelines and current research. They are not rigid rules; they are starting points and guidance to support healthy development. Under 2 : Avoid screens other than video calls with family. The developing brain depends on real-world interaction, movement, and eye contact. Ages 2-5 : Aim for around 1 hour per day of high-quality, adult-guided content. Break screen time into short periods rather than long passive sessions. A
Mary Rottier
Jan 81 min read


Better Relationships
Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflict that happen in your daily life. These are typical: Disagreements over who should do what Disagreements over how things should be done Conflicts of personality and style Nonproductive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Now that we've identified some typical situations where conflict ar
Mary Rottier
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Why Am I So Anxious?
Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part of life. All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and...
Mary Rottier
Mar 17, 20255 min read


Help! I Need to Make a Decision!
Many people who come to my office say they have a difficult time making decisions. I have developed a process to help my clients master...
Mary Rottier
Feb 10, 20255 min read
New Sandtray Certification Trainings being offered!
I’m so excited to now offer Sandtray trainings leading to the prestigious ICST credential. Check out all the details below! T his...
Mary Rottier
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Better Relationships
Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved...
Mary Rottier
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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