Anna Lee Beyer
Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others.
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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up About Your Body Image
Three experts share advice for body acceptance and self-compassion.
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, According to a Psychiatrist
Gaming has its positive and negatives—so how do you strike a balance with your kid?
These ‘Pathways to Hope’ Can Improve Your Mental Health
Notice the small moments that can improve your mental health, and even create them yourself.
If Therapy Is Too Expensive, Try Single-session Interventions
Therapy doesn't have to be a long-term commitment to be helpful.
Use 'Polyvagal Theory' to Feel More Comfortable in Social Situations
Your nervous system is actually telling you if it’s safe to connect with someone.
Use the ‘Sigh, See, Start’ Method to Teach Your Kids (and You) Self-Regulation
This three-step method can calm your central nervous system to better address whatever challenge you're facing.
These Red Flags Could Mean Your Weight Loss Attempts Are Triggering an Eating Disorder
Trying to lose weight with the latest diet or drug is not always the “healthy” choice.
How to Cry More (and Why You Should)
If you've been holding back the tears, it's time to let loose.
Make This ‘First Period Kit’ for Your Tween
Help them feel prepared for their period by getting all the essential supplies together.
An Age-By-Age Guide to Instilling Gratitude in Kids
These family activities can encourage gratitude in your kids from infancy into adulthood.
The Best Things to Say to Your Kid When You Don’t Want to Play With Them
These phrases will make you feel better about saying "no."
The Best Ways to Teach Your Kids to Manage Their Free Time
Kids need help learning how to be bored and feeling empowered to do something about it.
Use These Three Phrases to Fight Weight Stigma at the Doctor’s Office
Don't let past weight discrimination stop you from seeking medical care.
All the Ways to Remove Your Kid’s Image From the Internet
Your playbook for how and where to find images or videos you might not even know exist.
Why You Should Consider a Death Doula
End-of-life doulas are compassionate and knowledgeable guides who can walk with you through death and grief.
How to Design the Best Home Environment for Someone With Dementia
Tips and modifications for creating a safer, happier home for someone suffering from dementia.
How to Recognize the Signs of Childhood OCD (and Get Help)
Distressing obsessions and compulsions can show up at any age.
An Age-by-Age Guide to Helping Your Kid Get Over Stage Fright
Butterflies are normal on the road to building a stage presence.
How Overwhelmed Parents Can (and Should) Ask for Help
Stop flailing, and start letting other people support you.
How Parents Can Learn Mental Health First Aid (and Why You Should)
You know CPR and you have a first-aid kit; now it's time to have a plan for mental health crises as well.