families

Research shows that being outside in nature provides stress relief. Many people think enjoying the outdoors means a miles-long hike through the woods or camping out in a tent. Fortunately, nature is all around us wherever we go, even in our own backyards. Whether your family loves tech, athletics, ...

Many children and teens look forward to the end of the school year and summer vacation - no homework, no tests, sleeping in later. Summer, nevertheless, can also be a time when children and teens feel bored, sad, anxious or depressed. These feelings can be a result of less structure, not being ab...

Many parents find that their previously loquacious children become teens who keep each word a prisoner. When asked, “How was your day?” they respond with a monosyllabic, “Fine.” When you follow up with, “What did you do?” they answer, "Not much.” It is completely normal for teens to...

Recent research has been linking symptoms of depression to a deficiency in the gut, or to chronic gut inflammation. We all know that in our fast paced world it’s hard to eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. More and more of our foods are processed and contain artificial fillers. Our body is a ...