Personality Types Prone to Mental Health Conditions (Infographic)
Some personality types that are prone to mental health conditions include isolated introverts, overachievers, dramatists, day dreamers, worry warts, and perfectionists. People with these personalities are at risk of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other mental disorders. Fore more information click here…
Caregiver Stress and Burnout: Tips for Regaining Your Energy, Optimism, and Hope
The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or you’re in over your head. If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it can take a toll on your health, relationships, and state of mind—eventually leading to burnout. When you’re burned out, it’s tough to […]
Sign Language for Kids
Why Start Teaching Sign Language When Your Children Are Young? Many parents who want to introduce sign language for kids are unsure of the best age for kids to start learning. They may be afraid that, if they start too early, the child will not be able to learn and understand what the signs mean. […]
Coping with a Breakup or Divorce: Moving on After a Relationship Ends
It’s never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split—and whether you wanted it or not—the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down and trigger all sorts of painful and unsettling feelings. But there are plenty of things you can do to get through this […]
Autism & Learning (Infographic)
Autism is a neural development disorder that affects 1.5 million Americans. It impacts how a person thinks, learns and experiences the world. Autism, a ‘spectrum disorder’ that impacts everyone differently and to a varying degree, typically appears during the first three years of life. For more information click here…
Discipline When Young Children Become Aggressive
Aggressive toddlers and preschoolers benefit most from positive parental interventions when acting in unhelpful ways. When a young child acts aggressively it is typically a sign that she is feeling upset, scared or overwhelmed. Aggression can also be a sign your child has unmet needs. It’s normal and very typical for toddlers and preschoolers to struggle […]
Teaching Kids About Money: An Age-by-Age Guide
“It’s actually easy to teach kids about money,” says Jayne A. Pearl, an Amherst, MA-based author of Kids and Money: Giving Them the Savvy to Succeed Financially. “Turn your day-to-day activities into learning experiences.” Trips to the bank, store, or the ATM machine, for instance, can be a perfect opening for a discussion about your […]
5 Quick Tips to Reduce Stress and Stop Anxiety
Like a monster from under the bed, stress and/or anxiety is stealing the peaceful nighttime Zzzzzs of nearly 70 million Americans. Anxiety may also be sabotaging your confidence, turning your stomach into knots, and impacting your general wellbeing. Learn how to squash the uncomfortable consequences of stress and anxiety with these 5 tips. 1. Remember: […]
3 Ways the Heart Becomes Hardened
A child whose heart has become hardened has more trouble learning, more behavioral and relationship problems, and their development slows down. So how does a child’s heart become “hardened?” To review from last weeks blog, vulnerability — the ability to be touched and moved by life — is a pivotal factor in the development of […]
Let’s Learn About Trees
Fall is a great time of year for going on a nature hike to learn about trees. In this episode, trail guide Teresa D’Anna offers parents tips and tricks for teaching kids about trees while we’re out on the trail. As you plan your hike, here are a some helpful hints. You can mix and […]
Tips to Improve Your Sex Life: How to Enjoy More Fulfilling Sex
Whether the problem is big or small, there are many things you can do to get your sex life back on track. Your sexual well-being goes hand in hand with your overall mental, physical, and emotional health. Communicating with your partner, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, availing yourself of some of the many excellent self-help materials […]
Common Stresses and Cures (Infographic)
Some tips to address your stress and boost your mental well-being include getting organized and making a budget, removing distractions, and disconnecting. You may also find it helpful to take a time out, have an open discussion, eat a healthy diet, prioritize tasks, and build a support network. For more information click here…