your brain

Tips for Better Sleep (Tonight)
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Fun Fact: Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't drift away from each other. Read these tips below so you can get a good night's sleep too.  
May is Better Sleep Month. I have no doubt most of you know the basics of good sleep hygiene - no screens befor...

Why Social Media is like Junk Food
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We live in a world where tech companies make apps that are intentionally addictive, and prey upon the human desire to be liked. Stop falling for the "junk food" of the internet, and take control.
For years, our founder has been speaking out ab...

Give Your Kids the Power of Choice
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All people like having choices because it makes us feel in control. Our brains are wired to equate control with a better chance of survival, and so choice feels good. We can use this biological mechanism in our parenting. Allowing children to have choice in their lives will help them develop better ...

CBT on Your Thanksgiving Table
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November is the month we all associate with being thankful, and focusing on gratitude has a lot more power than you realize. The core concept of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) is about recognizing: What you think about, you feel. In other words, the thoughts you have create the feelings you hav...