Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatโs mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donโt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
April 1, 2020
What are best practices for essential home repair service calls?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Frequently asked questions regarding Covid-19 and pregnancy. Definitely worth a read if you or someone close to you is expecting. Link to original FB post
March 25, 2020
Video conferencing is not just for conference calls.
Socializing
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
March 24, 2020
What is the best way to get groceries? In person, local delivery, Amazon, others?
Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
March 21, 2020
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatโs mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donโt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
What are best practices for essential home repair service calls?
Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Frequently asked questions regarding Covid-19 and pregnancy. Definitely worth a read if you or someone close to you is expecting. Link to original FB post
March 25, 2020
Video conferencing is not just for conference calls.
Socializing
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
March 24, 2020
What is the best way to get groceries? In person, local delivery, Amazon, others?
Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
March 21, 2020
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Families/Kids Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Frequently asked questions regarding Covid-19 and pregnancy. Definitely worth a read if you or someone close to you is expecting. Link to original FB post
March 25, 2020
Video conferencing is not just for conference calls.
Socializing
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
March 24, 2020
What is the best way to get groceries? In person, local delivery, Amazon, others?
Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
March 21, 2020
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
Frequently asked questions regarding Covid-19 and pregnancy. Definitely worth a read if you or someone close to you is expecting. Link to original FB post
Video conferencing is not just for conference calls.
SocializingAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
March 24, 2020
What is the best way to get groceries? In person, local delivery, Amazon, others?
Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
March 21, 2020
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
What is the best way to get groceries? In person, local delivery, Amazon, others?
Staying SafeSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
March 21, 2020
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
March 19, 2020
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
Yesterdayโs guidance: No. Todayโs: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesnโt provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
March 16, 2020
Helping Service People
Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
For those who dig data (viz): the worldometers website provides a helpful COVID-19 data dashboard updated daily. Posted by Lindsey Leininger H/T Aron Fischer Link to original FB post
Helping Service People
Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
Hereโs a โtipโ for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. Weโll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a โvirtual visitโ payment or tip, of any Read more…
COVID-19 Anxiety
Mental HealthAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
March 15, 2020
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
Nerdy Girls are getting a lot of messages from folks feeling very anxious about COVID-19. Not surprising! These are crazy times, and feeling distressed, out-of-control and extra-worried is going to happen. Nerdy Girl Alison is a big fan of “Dr Jud” Brewer’s tips for reducing anxiety. He’s doing a series of free YouTube videos on Read more…
Medium.com Social Distancing Article
Socializing Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post
This Medium post is getting a lot of play, with good reason. As noted below on Leena Ved’s post, a good one to circulate to both teens and elders who aren’t getting the social distancing message. This is not a snow day! Link to original FB post