Has your child’s cell phone become an extension of her hand? Between talking, texting, tweeting, taking pictures, sending emails, and playing games, kids have access to an endless amount of entertainment with their cell phones. This can get exceedingly frustrating
Understanding the Dynamics of Abusive Relationships
Abusive relationships are fairly simple. They are driven by insecurity, fear that feeds that insecurity and an expectation of inconsistency, both real and perceived. An abuser is morbidly insecure. S/he (yes, potentially, she) has little sense of his/her own social
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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