2020 has been a tough year. It’s been difficult to escape the negative news, negative events or negative social media posts. It’s not surprising to hear that more people are struggling with persistent negative thoughts running rampant through their head. Although it may feel thoughts have a mind of their own, you have much more …
Understanding the difference between stress, worry and anxiety. When to know if it’s time to get help.
It’s a typical night. Laundry’s piled up in the corner, you’re scrambling to get dinner ready and the kids are arguing. You feel overwhelmed and on edge. You walk on eggshells in your own home, fearing you’ll set off another tantrum in your 4-year-old. It’s useless because your 7-year-old will come right behind you and …
The importance of play in healthy development and ways that parents can create a more playful environment for their kids.
Early mornings, homework assignments and extracurricular activities. It’s that time of year when calendars are coded with every color option available and weekends are filled with sports and activities of all kind. The end of those lazy summer days is long behind us as we make way for the festivities of fall. It’s not uncommon …
