In the Media: How to Address Opposition in Young Children
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling writes about what parents can do when their child is resisting authority.
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In the Media: Digital Detox – Do You Need a Break From Social Media?
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling describes the benefits of taking a break from social media sites and offers small steps to reduce screen time.
In the Media: How To Get Your Child To Put Away Toys
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers strategies to encourage children to clean up after themselves.
In the Media: The Toll of Social Media on Young Users’ Mental Health
Watch Dr. Jacqueline Sperling (16:35) discuss research into the ways social media impacts the mental health of teens and young adults.
In the Media: Supporting a Bullied Middle Schooler
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers advice to parents on helping middle schoolers who are being bullied.
In the Media: Program Helps Students Conquer Back-to-School Anxiety Amid Pandemic
“The rates just recently came out in a research study that for children, rates of depression and anxiety have doubled in the pandemic.” – Dr. Jacqueline Sperling
In the Media: Supporting a Bullied Child
“Parents unfortunately cannot stop all bullies from crossing paths with their children, but they can equip their children with tools for how to manage bullying experiences themselves.” – Dr. Jacqueline Sperling
In the Media: How Has the Pandemic Changed Dating Apps?
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling examines the ways the pandemic has changed online dating and offers advice on using dating apps.
In the Media: Why So Many Canadians Are Losing Sleep, Exercise Because of Social Media
“People will share a selection of their lives, not their full lives on social media, and so users will only see a snippet, and that is a reference point for their own lives.” – Dr. Jacqueline Sperling
In the Media: The Keys to Dealing With Chronic Uncertainty
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers recommendations for managing emotions during unstable times.
In the Media: Instagram Has Restored Likes After Technical Glitch and Users Are Celebrating
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling comments on social media’s impact on mental health.
In the Media: Social Media or Social Exclusion – An Interview With Dr. Sperling
Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, discusses the link between social media and poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem among teens.
In the Media: Feeling Election Stress? Stop Hitting ‘Refresh’
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling and other experts offer tips on easing the stress and anxiety of waiting for election results.
In the Media: Get Control of Your Social Media Habit—and Feel Better
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling discusses ways to manage social media use without giving it up completely.
In the Media: Limiting COVID Chaos During the School Year
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers tips on how to navigate the uncertainty surrounding this school year.
In the Media: 4 Parenting Tips to Break the Negativity Loop
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers techniques to help parents address their children’s negative thinking.
In the Media: How to Respond to Tantrums
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers parents a three-step strategy for managing their child’s tantrum.
In the Media: A Surprising Way to Stay Resilient
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling on how to strengthen your psychological immune system by focusing on what you can control.
Mastering Anxiety Disorders
Established in 2013, the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program (MAMP) is one of only a handful of programs in the country to provide intensive and evidence-based treatment for anxious youth. The program offers treatment for children and adolescents, ages 9 to 18, who struggle with social anxiety disorder...
Webinar: Managing Fears and Phobias in Kids and Teens
Join us as Jacqueline Sperling, PhD , breaks down common fears for kids and teens, offers strategies for parenting children who are feeling scared, and answers audience questions about specific phobias and how they’re treated.
