Parenting is one of the hardest jobs! Read this to find out more about how you can become more realistic in your parenting and thrive and grow with your children....
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In today’s society, we have the world at our fingertips, literally. At any moment we can go on social media and see what our favorite celebrities are doing, what our co-workers are eating and where our friends are traveling. It can be exciting and fun to take a peek into others’ lives. It can also create a sense of confusion and loneliness, particularly if we aren't living the 'exciting' lives we are seeing on social media. Read more about social media "depression" here....
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It seems pretty simple, but I always feel better – happier, more energetic and with a more positive outlook – when I get outside for a walk or bike ride or to just sit in the sun for a few minutes. I joke that I am getting my “vitamin D fix” from the sun exposure but, actually, this isn’t a joke. Research shows that even a little sun exposure increases the amount of serotonin (the happy chemical!) in our brains. Keep reading to learn about a few simple things you can do today to boost your mood. And they are all free and right out your front door...
Read MoreBetween 70-80% of new mothers experience something called the “baby blues”. It is thought to happen due to the hormone changes that occur during pregnancy and again after the baby is born. In the beginning, baby blues can look like postpartum depression. Here are some symptoms of Postpartum Depression which can help you distinguish it from baby blues...
Read MoreDo you have a history of "yo-yo" dieting? Are you tired of being a slave to thoughts about food, to your negative body image or to your embarrassment, discomfort or shame? If you have a history of dieting and are fed up with the results - READ ON!...
Read MoreDid you ever feel as though your child’s cell phone has become his or her best friend? Where ever your child goes, so does the phone? You are not alone!!
Parents can set limits on the phone – a device that has become essential for everyday life. Not only is it our right, but our responsibility. Here are some suggestions on how to create a healthy attitude and appropriate behavior with cell phones in your family...
Read MoreSleep hygiene is a routine of different practices that are necessary to have normal, quality nighttime sleep and full daytime alertness. Good sleep hygiene increases the quality and consistency of your restfulness.
Here are some tips for creating a great sleep hygiene routine...
Read MoreDoes your child tend to worry, over-think and/or show anxiety? Here are some helpful tips to guide your child and help them address their anxiety...
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Have you ever promised someone that you would keep a secret only to regret it later? Perhaps your curiosity made you promise and you didn’t consider the potential consequences or the emotion bind you might end up in. Keeping secrets can strengthen relationships but it can also cause the secret keeper a range of emotions from guilt, to worry, to shame. Here are a few rules of thumb when deciding whether to keep a secret...
Read MoreThese days, having interactive family time may feel impossible due to the demands of busy schedules, however studies show that even a little bit of quality time can having a meaningful impact. It’s best for family time to be “light” and fun, and not a time for the more serious discussions.
Here are a few suggestions for quality family time:....
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There doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to get everything we would like to done! We might even be adding to the problem by giving in to habits that actually deplete our energy and move us farther from our goals. Check out these 5 quick tools you can use to improve your energy now...
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Pansexuality, gender fluidity, non-binary gender identity…….Welcome to 2016! Non-conformity to gender and sexual orientation is a hallmark of this generation coming to age in which sexuality can be seen as fluid; always changing. This article offers a quick and important education.....
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These are just a few strategies you can implement on a daily basis that will help you feel more grounded and prepared for life's ongoing challenges...
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Did you buy yourself a card? Did you treat yourself to flowers or your favorite candy? Did you get yourself a gift certificate to your favorite spa? If so, you are practicing loving and taking care of yourself – good for you! If not, then you might need some practice.
Here are a few simple tips for loving yourself:
Read MoreSmiling is essential to a sense of well-being and happiness! Research shows that a smile can communicate JOY to your brain. How does it work? Your brain communicates with your cranial muscles to produce your smile. When the smiling muscles in your face contract, a message gets sent to your brain that you are happy...
Read MoreDepression is one of the most common mental health problems today. There are many medications on the market that can be effective in alleviating some of the symptoms of depression as well as numerous self-help strategies. The following are some things you can do for yourself to reduce the symptoms of Depression:
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As we head into the Fall, there is a lot of anxious excitement over the beginning of the school year. Whether you are going into middle school, high school, college, or you are a parent of a child entering school, this time of year can cause stress.
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Psychotherapy is notoriously helpful when you are experiencing a crisis of emotions, mood or behavior. Therapy helps you explore, identify and understand the underlying internal and external factors that contribute to the crisis, as well as help you adopt healthy coping strategies and mechanisms. This model is how therapy is traditionally known and valued.
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Stress is essential in life for survival. Without stress, we would lack the “flight or fight” necessary to prompt us to act quickly in threatening situations. We cannot live without stress.
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