All children are capable of extraordinary things. There is no happiness gene, no success gene, and no ‘doer of extraordinary things’ gene. The potential for happiness and greatness lies in all of them and will mean different things to different
At Home Family Night Activities You Haven’t Thought of Yet
Well, here we are, still at home with our kids. You may be in the market for a few ways to spend those evenings cooped up together — beyond just seven-days-a-week movie marathons. After all, it can be tough enough
Building Resilience in Marriage— 4 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Marriage During a Pandemic
By Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Anaya is rushing to meet an urgent work deadline when Malik rushes in to tell her some news about his project at work. Anaya, frustrated with being interrupted, tells Malik to leave her alone since she
How to Create a Mental Health Friendly Home
Creating a friendly mental health environment for your children is part of the foundation of having a healthy and positive relationship with you and your child. With the state of the world today, it is essential that children have a
What You Need to Know About Headline Stress Disorder
Since 2006, the American Psychological Association (APA) has regularly surveyed Americans on stress, generally finding that money, work, and the economy were “very” or “somewhat significant” sources of stress. More than half of Americans reported that the current political climate
Tips for an Enjoyable Family Game Night
Having a peaceful and fun Family Game Night can feel a bit unattainable or abstract to the modern parent. In this article by What Do We Do All Day there are seven simple tips, plus links to 30+ family-friendly game
Helping Kids Understand the Riots at the Capitol
We’re all shaken by the events that took place in Washington, DC last week and it may seem like you need to jump in and address things right away, but pausing to work through your own feelings before talking to kids about
How to Set Marriage Goals That Make Your Relationship Stronger
Many people have this misconception that once they get married, they will live happily ever after- on autopilot. The reality, however, is that marriage requires work and effort from you and your spouse. Love brings you together, but conscious, continuous
50 Ways to Get Through Coronavirus Cabin Fever
If you think you’ve run out of ideas to have fun and keep everyone busy while staying home, here are more ideas to try! These easy activities are perfect for keeping cabin fever at bay. Write each one on a small
Does your Child have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
It’s no surprise that lots of children and teenagers are having a tough time coping with this uniquely challenging winter. Short tempers, bad moods, low energy — parents are seeing it all, even from kids who are ordinarily cheerful. If