Map Skills for Elementary Students
Spatial Thinking and Maps Skills in Young Children Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces around them—and at scales from what they can touch and see in a room or their neighborhood to a world map or globe. Spatial thinking is one of the most important skills […]
Internet & Computer Addiction
While time spent online can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. When you feel more comfortable with your online friends than your real ones, or you can’t stop yourself from playing games, gambling, or compulsively checking your smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device—even when it has negative […]
How to Be a Better Grandparent
As grandparents we all want to make the most of the precious family time we get to spend with our grandchildren. You can create deep, loving relationships with your grandchildren by sharing the things you love and by learning about what excites them. Whether you’re a full-time grandparent, a step-grandparent, or a long distance grandparent […]
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting amicably with your ex can give your children stability and close relationships with both parents—but it’s rarely easy. Putting aside relationship issues to co-parent agreeably can be fraught with stress. Despite the many challenges, though, it is possible to develop a cordial working relationship with your ex for the sake of your children. With […]
9 Tips to Find a Fulfilling Work-Life Balance
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing several amazing women on how they juggle all the responsibilities that come with their professional and personal lives. (Stay tuned for the article in our mental health library!) In addition to sharing what works for them, they provided a slew of solutions for readers, too. Here’s what they […]
25 Alternatives to Saying “What did you learn in school today?”
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3 Ways to Build Empathy and Improve Communication in your Marriage
Marriage is hard. The difficulty primarily stems from the frustrating fact that men are from Mars and women are from Venus and, according to my five-year-old who is currently learning about the solar system, “Those planets are really, really different.” It’s not news to any couples who have made a commitment to share a life that it can be painful at times. If […]
Bulldozer Parents: creating psychologically fragile children
“A bulldozer style of parenting, while terribly well-intentioned and meant to “protect” the child from short-term harm, ultimately results in a psychologically fragile child, fearful and avoidant of failure, with never-learned coping strategies and poor resilience.” An aged-care nurse was recently telling me that their nursing home was seeing most of their World War II veterans pass away, to be […]
Know the 8 Before It’s Too Late – Warning Signs in Relationships
Are you looking to get engaged or currently married? Are you familiar with the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship that could lead to an abusive relationship? Check out the infographic below and gain confidence in knowledge. Learn more here: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByQLWM5CAAAnoEI.jpg
Give Your Relationship a Check-Up
As we celebrate the new year, why not consider giving your relationship an evaluation? The start of the year is a great time to reflect on what is working and what isn’t. It means you can be really intentional about the changes and improvements you want to make. Here are seven key questions to consider […]
Break Up the Monotony With a Scavenger Hunt
Do your kids complain that there’s nothing to do? Want to liven things up with a fun activity that can be done anytime, anywhere, for the cost of a few trinkets or treats? Send them on a scavenger hunt! Whether you have one child or a large group, it’s an easy way to add fun […]
Bridging the Gap – Inter-generational Relationships
Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon,” Said the old man, “I do too!” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the old man. Said the little boy, “I often cry.” The old man nodded, “So do I.” “But worst of all,” said the little boy, “It […]