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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Dec 14, 20232 min read
"If they would just..."
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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Oct 31, 20235 min read
How do I get my kid off their device without a meltdown?
Can I be real with you? If I had $1 (okay, it's 2023…$5) for every time a parent asked me this question, I would have enough money to pay...
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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Oct 20, 20232 min read
"Is my child going to be okay?"
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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Mindset: The Swiss Army Knife of Strategies
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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Oct 5, 20233 min read
The First Edition
I'm about to share something super vulnerable about myself: I am currently in the process of writing the book that I have fantasized...
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Slow Down Psychology LLC
Sep 18, 20234 min read
My most embarrassing sticker chart story
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Stephanie Olarte
Jul 27, 20224 min read
Dear Workaholic Parent: I see you.
I'll never forget a conversation that my father and I had recently after healing from a sizeable rift that happened in our relationship....
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Stephanie Olarte
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Struggling vs. Suffering: ADHD
Parenting a tween or teen is often a delicate balance between letting kids learn from life's adversity without letting them drown in the...
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Stephanie Olarte
Jun 18, 20214 min read
A word (okay...many words…) of caution about low cost therapy apps
Prior to launching my online private practice, I worked for a popular, low cost, online therapy site. I'll let you guess which one, but...
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Stephanie Olarte
Jun 11, 20214 min read
How the nap-a-latte helped me reduce my coffee intake
Folks, I'm half Cuban, half Colombian...being a coffee lover is practically in my DNA. Don't let the mellow website décor and penchant...
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Stephanie Olarte
Jun 4, 20216 min read
TW: Suicide; Someone I love tried to end their life
A teen therapist gets personal about suicide
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Stephanie Olarte
May 28, 20216 min read
Quick and Simple Stress Relievers
Self care doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. But it does need to be a non-negotiable as a parent of a teen in 2021. A large...
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Stephanie Olarte
May 14, 20214 min read
Choosing to be slow and steady
In a world full of quick fixes, let's slow down for some deep emotional well-being
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Stephanie Olarte
May 7, 20215 min read
A therapist in therapy
A therapist gets real about being in therapy as a client
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Stephanie Olarte
Apr 23, 20214 min read
Leaning into online therapy
So we've been doing this pandemic sh*t show for over a year now. People are getting vaccinated, schools are opening up again, teletherapy...
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Stephanie Olarte
Apr 16, 20214 min read
Sleep is a performance, not a light switch
Some folks assume that because I'm a therapist & sleep enthusiast, I must get an effortless 8 hours per night. HAH!
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Stephanie Olarte
Apr 16, 20212 min read
An Open Letter to Scatterbrained Teens
You, my fellow brilliant scatterbrain, can have a future that doesn't suck. Let's work with your parents and teachers to get you there.
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Stephanie Olarte
Apr 9, 20215 min read
Parent sessions as a catalyst for change in teen therapy
The more I've met with parents, the easier it becomes to get to the core issues.
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