How many of you find yourselves rushing all of the time? Rushing to get things ready in the morning. Rushing to grab lunch for the kids. Quickly directing your kids to get their shoes on, brush their teeth, and on and on. All while trying to get everyone out the door to school on time Continue reading
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What Makes Teens Really Happy?
“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” — Bill Watterson The longest study of human development revealed what makes people truly happy. It’s not getting straight As, it’s not the college you attend, it’s not how much money is in your bank account, and it’s not even getting a gold YouTube play Continue reading
How to Talk to Your Kids about Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (2023), each year 1 in 6 youth (6 -17 years old) experience mental health symptoms. Talking with your children about mental health may seem daunting or overwhelming, but it is essential in order to help them thrive. How can you start a conversation about mental health with your kids? Here Continue reading
For Parents: 3 Essential Tips for Managing Screen Time (and Improving Mental Health for Your Kids)
There is growing, undeniable evidence that smartphone and social media use are linked with negative mental health. A recent study concluded that kids who get smartphones earlier become adults with worse mental health. Last May, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects social media use has on youth mental health. That’s the Surgeon General warning parents to Continue reading