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Psychologist: Talk to kids about flash mobs

Published: Tuesday, April 06, 2010
By DANIELLE LYNCH, Staff Writer
The Daily Local News

In light of a number of violent adolescent "flash mobs" in Philadelphia, local psychologist Tricia Ferrara said it's important for this behavior to be discussed by parents everywhere, including Chester County.

Simplify for Sanity's Sake

Insights from parenting & life strategist Tricia Ferrara.

Research shows that multitasking to be more efficient is a fallacy. As it turns out, when multitasking, your brain has to rearrange task assignment. This comes at the expense of learning and memory, both of which are at a premium for adolescents.

Life Changes Ahead

Are you ready for the leap from school to work? Get tips from experts to ease the stress.

Life Strategist and Family Counselor Tricia Ferrar (Chester Springs, PA) has made a living helping people navigate change in their lives. She offers the following advice for tackling the emotional challenges of transition…

Stressless Life Strategies

Insights from parenting & life strategist Tricia Ferrara.

Average modern day teens have anxiety equal to levels of 1950s psychiatric patients. One in five young American adults has a personality disorder with high risk for substance abuse…