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As parents, our first instinct is to shield our children from pain. Some of us try to spare them discomfort, and make their lives as easy and stress free as possible. Many of us try to raise the road to meet our children, rather than raising our children, to meet the road. While we all want our ch...

In a research study by the American Psychological Association, 1/3 of the people they surveyed said they felt sad during the holidays. We often try hard to avoid these feelings, especially when we think we are "supposed to" feel happy. Just like the movie Inside Out reminds us, it's so important ...

Thanksgiving marks the official kickoff of the holiday season. Despite the stir of excitement the season tends to bring, colder, shorter days and high expectations can sometimes leave us feeling more stressed, overwhelmed, and down. However, research suggests that one aspect of the Thanksgiving...

We know this is a busy time of year for most teens. With Final exams approaching and the big transition of going off to college for some. Parents often ask us, "What should we watch for in our teens to make sure they're ok?" Here are some tips you can use to help your teen cope with this stressf...