Author: Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
10 Parent Talking Points About “13 Reasons Why”
- April 25, 2017
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Lately, the masses, including many teens, seem to be tuning into a trending Netflix show called "13 Reasons Why.” For those of you who aren’t yet familiar, it is a show focused...
Read more4 Steps to Mindful Parenting that Will Change Your Relationship With Your Kids
- October 3, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Mindful parenting is not about adding something to your routine but rather about consciously choosing what you pay attention to and what you don't. Mindful parenting will help you connect with...
Read more6 Parenting Mistakes that Will Cost You Tons of Headaches
- September 12, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I get to witness many parenting successes as well as mistakes. I try to remind the parents who I work with that parenting is...
Read moreParenting Tip: 5 Self Care Recommendations
- August 9, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
What is self care and why is it important? The way I often find myself explaining this idea to youth and their parents is that self care is about actively doing...
Read moreTaekwondo Wellness Therapy Group Announcement
- April 29, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Hello, We have exciting news about a new Taekwondo Wellness therapy group for kids ages 7 and up that will be starting on May 24, 2016 at Intuition Wellness Center....
Read moreParenting Tip: Follow Through
- February 23, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
In my last blog post, Parenting Tip: Love, I mentioned how important it is to a child's sense of worthiness for parents to consistently follow through on what they say they are...
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SALON & SKIN CARE
- January 27, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
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QUALIFIED HEAD SPA TRAINER
- January 27, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
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SALON & SKIN CARE
- January 27, 2016
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QUALIFIED HEAD SPA TRAINER
- January 26, 2016
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Read moreParenting Tip: Love
- January 21, 2016
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Love is an utterly important emotion for the development of children, catalyzing them to create strong healthy attachments to their parents, to others, and improving life satisfaction. That is because humans are social...
Read moreParenting Tip: Structure Via Rules & Routine
- November 20, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
It may come as no surprise, but kids can thrive with a bit of structure that gives them a sense of routine and with rules that inform them of how they...
Read moreParenting Tip: Traditions & Predicability
- October 31, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
With the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to bring up the importance of having predicable family traditions. If you're like most parents, you are busy working, keeping up your...
Read moreParenting Tip: Balance
- October 15, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
It can be a challenging balancing act to figure out and maintain our work and personal life balance. This is especially difficult when we are connected to our work 24/7 via email,...
Read moreParenting Tip: Actively Listen
- September 28, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Youth I work with often share with me that their parents "don't listen" and/or "don't understand." Listening to children is about communicating to them that you truly heard them by...
Read moreGardening for Stress Management: Get your free cilantro tips here!
- September 16, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
It’s no surprise to most that time spent in nature— unplugged from technology and without everyday burdens— can reduce stress. But I bet you didn’t know these facts… ...
Read moreCreating a Behavior Chart that Works!
- September 11, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
I’ve worked with lots of teachers, school staff, kids and families who have either given up on behavior charts altogether or who seem to be losing their confidence in them....
Read moreParenting Tip: Teamwork
- September 7, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
"There's no I in team" is a common sports expression and a value highlighted in many superhero movies. It's also a great motto for parents. Consistently working together toward family goals with...
Read moreNine Great Tips for Getting your Kids to Sleep
- September 4, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
It’s not at all uncommon for the kiddos that come through my door to struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. This can happen for all sorts of reasons— anxiety,...
Read moreParenting Tip: Modeling
- August 29, 2015
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- Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.
Mahatma Gandhi once said "Be the change you wish to see in the world." One way that I interpret this inspiring quote is to act the way you want others to act....
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