Why Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Anxiety and Depression
Sleeping patterns and mental health are two closely-related concepts. During sleep, your body and mind repair themselves and become stronger. Because of this, sleep deprivation can worsen or even increase…
Read MoreWebinar: Helping Your Anxious Teen
Being a teenager with anxiety is challenging. As a parent, knowing how to best support your teen can make a huge difference. Teenagers are exposed to the harshness and comparisons…
Read MoreHow Naming Emotions Helps Children Tame Them
The inimitable Fred Rogers often stated: “Anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” This simple sentiment on the importance of naming emotions has become an important aspect of helping…
Read MoreSleep Disorders, What Causes Them, and How to Mitigate Them
Sleep disorders — a blanket term referring to conditions that prevent people from sleeping well on a regular basis — are common. In fact, by some estimates, as many as…
Read More4 Ways Your Sex Life Can Improve Your Mental Health
It’s no secret that sex is a critical component of relationships. In fact, studies show the average couple has sex about 54 times a year, or about once a week.…
Read MoreGetting Outside is Good for Your Kids: Here’s Why
Just because something is a cliché doesn’t mean it’s not also true. Every day, we are bombarded with more evidence that our tech has taken over our lives. Getting outside…
Read More6 Signs Your Unfaithful Partner is Really Ready to Recommit
Trust is hard to earn yet so easy to lose. In the case of infidelity, trust can be shattered in a heartbeat. This situation has doomed many a relationship. Conversely,…
Read MoreStriving for Perfection? Help Your Child Develop a Healthier Perspective
Each generation is capable of heaping too many expectations upon the youth. However, it’s probably safe to say that the current way young people find themselves striving for perfection is…
Read MoreFrom Infidelity to Intimacy? What It Takes to Be Close Again
The initial response to infidelity is often some blend of shock, anger, shame, guilt, and resentment. At some point, however, a concrete decision is made. Will the couple break-up or…
Read MoreWhy Knowing How to Connect with Your Kids is so Powerful
Parenting styles may vary widely over the years — and from culture to culture. The variations are far too numerous to detail but some common threads exist. One of the…
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