Education and learning, General, Parenting
Children love to learn. It’s the reason they keep asking “why, why, why.” When you continue answering their questions of “why,” you’re encouraging them to learn. 1. Help children enjoy learning by letting them find out answers on their own. For example, if your...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
Deanne Roberts of WFLA News Channel 8 interviewed Dr. Hammond about how to talk to kids about racism and police brutality, after the May 25 killing of George Floyd. You can view the full video here. We’ve also provided a few of the tips Dr. Hammond suggests...
Education and learning, General, Parenting, Wellness
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus Turn on any news station, open any social media platform, and you’re likely to see some mention of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, this pandemic doesn’t appear to be subsiding any time soon. As a result, fear and anxiety levels...
Education and learning, General, Wellness
This Black History month there is something heavy on my heart and mind. That is the fact that there are hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of men and women in the black community who need help but don’t seek it because of the stigma surrounding mental health. ...
Education and learning, General, Parenting, Wellness
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Believe it or not, a common misconception about PTSD is that only veterans are affected by it. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, children and teens can be plagued by it too. What is PTSD, and what are the signs you should...
Education and learning, General
June is Pride Month, and here at Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A. we believe in spreading love, not hate. With that in mind, we wanted to discuss how to speak to your children about the LGBTQ+ community. First and foremost, avoid judgment Remember that...
