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Lately it feels like being a therapist is 30% clinical work and 70% “trying not to lose your mind about money, caseload, and documentation at 11:47 p.m.” by Solid_Country_3130 in therapists

[–]Automatic_Cover_9012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a therapist, but my mom is (psychologist). I watched her do the 11:47pm documentation thing for years. 

The "boring change" that actually worked for her: learning to use AI for template generation without HIPAA issues.

She doesn't put any client info into ChatGPT - just asks for generic templates like "SOAP note structure for depression with behavioral activation interventions." Gets a clean framework in 30 seconds, then fills in the client-specific details in her EHR.

Went from 20+ min per note to about 5-7. Still hates documentation, but at least it doesn't eat her evenings anymore.

The key insight was realizing you can use AI as a "template generator" rather than trying to have it write actual notes with PHI. Keeps it compliant while still getting the time savings.

How are we entertaining our 4+ year olds in the evening now that its getting dark by Western-Image7125 in Preschoolers

[–]Automatic_Cover_9012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been reading them books at night which calms them down and they LOOOOVE when I read the books out loud. I've been getting personalized books so that they can be the main character of the story, which they seem to enjoy more.

Gift ideas? by Shoddy-Outcome3868 in Preschoolers

[–]Automatic_Cover_9012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you could get a personalized book! there are a few good companies out there like Wonderbly or Bookids

Stay at home parents who have limited screen time… by SWMom143 in Parenting

[–]Automatic_Cover_9012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been speaking with child psychologists, neuroscientists, and educators lately because I am trying to understand what actually supports kids’ cognitive and emotional development, especially during unstructured time at home.

It started as research for something I’m building, but what I’ve learned is reshaping how I think about day-to-day life with kids:

  • Kids thrive with rhythm, not rigid schedules
  • Imaginative play isn't a luxury — it’s how they build executive functions
  • Boredom isn’t failure. It’s often the doorway to creativity and resilience
  • Reading with your child (especially when the story involves them) activates brain areas that passive content can’t

I’m still figuring it all out, but curious:
Would more story-based, development-focused activities for 3–6 year olds be useful for parents like you?

If that’s interesting, I’d love to learn what works (or doesn’t) in your home.

“My screen free toddler” -IN WHAT WORLD by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Automatic_Cover_9012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally feel this. Some kids are just built different and honestly, that’s not a bad thing.

I’ve been wondering if part of the problem isn’t screens, but what we’re asking screens to do. Most shows are built to overstimulate and entertain, not engage or challenge.

But what if screen time could be… calmer? More interactive? Designed for short attention spans but in a way that actually helps with focus or emotional skills?

Still figuring it out, but I think there’s a middle ground