Spring is just around the corner and with it, spring cleaning! A good spring clean-up is a tradition that promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and orderly. But a changing season can inspire change in our routines as...
Modern families experience tremendous amounts of stress. Children and adolescents are especially susceptible to mounting pressures from academics, extracurriculars, and their peers. In today’s environment, children and teens need to develop strengths, acquire skills to cope, recover from hardships,...
Family gatherings, celebrations, traditions, travel, and gifts … while the holidays are intended to be a joyful time, they can also be stressful for both children and adults. Here are some tips for managing your family’s mental health this...
Why Sleep is So Important Sleep is vital for everyone’s health — but especially for kids since it affects their mental and physical development and well-being. Without sufficient sleep, children can experience increased irritability, stress, forgetfulness and decreased energy,...
Back-to-School is an exciting time of year, but also a stressful one for both parents and kids. Here are our recommendations for minimizing back-to-school stress and anxiety: Manage Expectations In a society that strives for perfectionism, we are bombarded...
It’s not quite “Back-to-School” yet, but it’s never too early to start preparing for a healthy transition. While your kids are still savoring these final weeks of summer fun and freedom, the 2019-2020 school year is just around the...
An entire generation is growing up with internet-enabled devices, and many parents wonder how they should be controlling screen time. A 2017 Common Sense Media survey showed 70 percent of parents said they’re concerned about the amount of time...
Punxsutawney Phil may may have predicted an early spring, but rest assured we have plenty of winter weather left in the season. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your family healthy during the cold weather months:...
January is a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. While it’s easy to make (and let’s be honest, break) resolutions for yourself, it’s a good idea to put some thought...
It’s official — school is back in session! We’ve put together the ABCs of keeping your kids thriving academically, socially, and physically this school year. Avoiding Illness Germs loving running amuck through classrooms, but good hand-washing can help prevent...