Life isn’t about finding yourself.
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An Attitude of Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday represents a celebration of gratitude in many different ways. Originally a celebration by the Pilgrims of their first harvest in the New World, the traditional Thanksgiving meal represents a rejoicing for bountiful crops, family and friends...
Empty Nest Syndrome
As our children file back into class this fall, parents also return to the comfortable structure of daily routine: work days, family vacations, and our own activities planned around our childrens’ school schedules. However, there are families among us who are...
Let Freedom Ring
July 4th marks the celebration of America's Independence from British rule. It was on this day in 1776 that the thirteen colonies declared they were no longer subject to the rules, restrictions, and ideologies being imposed on them by a monarch positioned across an...
Celebrate the effort, instead of the achievement
As another school year draws to a close, end of year exams loom on the horizon. Final grades, class rankings, scholarship opportunities, and college admissions may all hang in the balance. As parents, we want the very best for our children; the best possible futures,...
The holiday season is upon us!
The holiday season is upon us! This is the time of year that brings families together. It can also be the time of year that reminds us why we might choose to spend time apart. Why is it that we can walk through the door of our parents' homes and immediately feel like...
Healthy Relationships are the Foundation of Strong Families
Solid Foundations We can all enter into the world and accomplish big things if we have a solid foundation on which to build. We can navigate difficult bosses, demanding workloads, financial strain, medical crises, and the ebbs and flows of life if we know that we have...
Back to School: 3 ways to support good mental health in students (and parents too)
Excitement is in the air as our children, teachers, and staff prepare to return to school for the 2018-2019 school year. But as excitement builds, anxiety often builds as well. Social and academic pressures weigh heavily on our students as they attempt to do it all:...
Summer time isn’t always fun time
For many of our children who deal with mental health issues, a break from school might mean more than just a break from their routine; it might also mean a break from their medications. While there may not be a need for intense focus outside of the classroom, reducing or discontinuing ADHD medication over the summer can lead to hyperactivitity, irritability, and behavioral issues. For others, children have been known to experience depression as a result of social isolation during the summer while being away from their peers.
How to handle an abrupt goodbye: Navigating the stages of grief
When we think of the process of letting go, we tend to imagine a slow goodbye. A relationship that wanes before it ends, a long illness resulting in someone’s passing, a lifelong career transitioning into retirement.
In all these scenarios, we have the luxury of time. Time to prepare, time to anticipate, time to say the things we need to say, and time to tie our loose ends neatly into a bow.
3 TIPS THAT ARE LIKE SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR MIND
3 TIPS THAT ARE LIKE SUNSCREEN FOR THE MIND We eat healthfully to maintain our ideal weight. We exercise to achieve good cardiovascular health. We brush and floss to prevent cavities, apply lotion to reduce sun damage, and buckle our seat belts to keep us safe while...
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