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Mike Atwater, PhD
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Psychologist in private practice and Program Director of GenesisCE
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The AAP and more than 40 organizations are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism. We’re calling on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information to protect Americans’ health. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3XILwry
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In all relationships, whether professional or personal, to really understand and not just react, follow these steps.
September 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Research has shown the importance of humor and laughter in our mental and physical well-being.
September 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Self-care is an action. It is taking care of yourself regardless of what is going on and being present with your needs. Your mental health will thank you.
September 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Trump Cancels Millions in School Mental Health Grants
#NASWNC Executive Director Valerie Arendt was interviewed by The Charlotte Post about school social workers shortage that has worsened #EducationDepartment cuts. tinyurl.com/55hxwvrx
#SchoolSocialWork #SocialWorkers #StudentSupport
August 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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AAP's immunization recommendations are based only in the science, the needs of children, and the care that pediatricians have for the children in every community. If you have any questions about our recommended schedule, reach out to your pediatrician.
aao.org
August 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Rise with purpose! Set your mind on ‘Focus’, and get going. You have great things to accomplish.
August 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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“Location sharing is not new to Instagram; however, this new feature will share users' real-time locations.”

Time for a safety chat with kids and teens on Instagram.

ketv.com/article/inst...
Instagram has unveiled a new location sharing feature. Here's how to turn it off
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows you to share your location with friends on a map. Here's how to turn it off.
ketv.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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The AAP has always been a leading voice in vaccine recommendations. We will continue to publish our own immunization schedule and make science-backed recommendations that pediatricians and families have trusted for decades.
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
AAP has been leading voice on childhood vaccine recommendations since 1930s
The AAP has been at the forefront of providing evidence-based immunization guidance to help pediatricians protect children from vaccine-preventable illnesses for nearly a century.
publications.aap.org
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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When students learn skills that help them acknowledge and manage their feelings, they develop a mindset that facilitates learning. 😌

#SEL #PreK #kindergarten #ElementaryTeacher
Mindfulness Strategies for Young Learners
Easy-to-implement practices can support self-regulation and overall well-being in the early years.
edut.to
August 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Remember: Rest is essential to relaxing and recharging, both for physical and mental well-being. Put it on your priority list! #rest #relax #recharge #MentalHealth
August 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We've put together resources for teachers, who are frequently the first line of defense when it comes to identifying learning, mental health and behavioral concerns, to help them work as effectively as possible with their students:

childmind.org/topics/resou...

#teachers #school
August 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Reposted by Mike Atwater, PhD
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way”
~ Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
August 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Communication matters: Choosing your words wisely builds trust and respect in personal and in professional relationships, and demonstrates you value the other person's perspective.
August 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Make Self-Care a priority; it’s essential to your mental health and wellbeing!
August 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Parenting Tip: Words and tone matter as we speak to our children and how they develop healthy self-worth.
July 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM