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27 Questions To Ask In Lieu of “How Was School Today?”
Ever ask your son or daughter “How was school today?” and they reply “fine,” or “good?” I know my kids do! Here are some other questions to ask to help you get conversation going. What made you laugh today? What did you do during gym/math/recess/lunch? Did your friends say anything funny today? Did you learn anything useful today? Who did you see in the hall today that you don’t usually [...]
The Social Media Guide: How to Balance Online and Offline Relationships
Social media is a double-edged sword. It’s good for a lot of things. It bridges the distance created by different time zones and sleep schedules. It allows us to keep tabs on those that matter most to us, even when they’re the furthest from us. However, it also creates its fair share of problems. Living in the digital age, it’s important to explore the shortcomings of social media, and understand [...]
Don’t Panic; It’s Only A Midlife Crisis
Are you going through a midlife crisis? Although there’s no diagnosis, midlife crises often come with feelings of depression, anxiety, and being trapped. But there’s no reason to panic. Midlife crises are a time to reevaluate your life and determine what is important. Before you make any drastic decisions, make sure you talk to someone. Counselors at Stenzel Clinical are here to help you make the best choice for [...]
Finding Strengths Among Weakness: My Life Managing Adult ADHD
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Even before I was diagnosed ten years ago, I always knew I had ADHD. With more than 3 million cases per year, Adult ADHD is still under diagnosed and often thought of as a childhood disorder that people can outgrow. In most cases, like my own, people don’t grow out of the disorder; they simply acquire the skills needed to manage it. [...]
Why Do We Stay?
The Cubs and White Sox begin a crosstown series this weekend. The season is far enough along that we can project the end-of-season outcome for both teams. The forecast? Heartbreak. The White Sox will finish far from postseason contention. The Cubs, stocked with young talent and tons of optimism, look like a playoff team. But even if they get in, their chances of ending their legendary 107-year championship drought are [...]
Family Dinner Matters: How to Bring Everyone Back to the Table
Dad has to work late, Mom is picking up Sarah from ballet practice, and Sophie has to stay after school to work on her group project—and everyone’s on their own for dinner again. In today’s busy world, this family portrait is much more realistic than the Leave It To Beaver setting. But just because this is the new “norm” doesn’t mean it should be. Making time for family dinners may [...]