Spring has Sprung: Time to Help our Kids Re-connect with Nature During the winter season, we all find ourselves confined to indoor activities which often place limitations on movement and options for play. As parents we likely all have been waiting for spring and warmer weather so that we can do more family activities outside … Read more
As we continue our ongoing adjustment to the restrictions of the current pandemic, we are recognizing that student-athletes are faced with a unique set of challenges and difficulties. Not only did they have to quickly adjust to online learning like all students last March, but also the abrupt cancellation of their season, practices, and games. … Read more
Cultivating a mindfulness practice where one nurtures being in the present moment with lovingkindness and without judgment can prove to be a valuable coping tool for managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty thrust upon us along with the burdensome daily extras inherent in the quarantine and home schooling can serve to increase our personal and … Read more
During these times of intense fear and uncertainty, it is completely understandable that many families are experiencing an increase in emotional distress. We are all facing major life adjustments, hardships, and obstacles in our daily life that greatly challenge our ability to function well. In order to cope with these struggles and unfamiliar situations, children … Read more
Often a child’s first direct dealing with death involves the loss of a grandparent. A child’s reaction can be influenced by age and his or her own personal relationship with the grandparent. A grandparent often plays a special role in our child’s life, whether he or she cares for our child regularly or only on … Read more
Self-care can mean something different from one person to another. In general, self-care includes any intentional act you take to care for your physical, emotional, and mental health. While good self-care practices are often overlooked due to the daily grind of life, they are imperative for overall wellness and health. They help us fight off … Read more
Happiness is something that everyone strives to achieve, even if its definition is vague or person-dependent. The paths to achieving happiness are equally varied. For some people, happiness is being surrounded by loving friends and family. To others, it’s financial independence, experiencing a big belly laugh, or eating a delicious piece of cake. While the … Read more
Living in our fast-paced often self-involved society, one might think the adage “it’s a dog-eat-dog world” holds true. Such a belief, however, would not be confirmed by research. Charles Darwin taught us that survival belongs to the fittest, and social psychologist, Dacher Keltner, in his book, Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful … Read more
I recently saw an Internet meme that questioned whether a tolerant society should or can tolerate intolerance. After all, to be fully tolerant, you must accept (or at least hear and allow to exist) all points of view, even if they differ from your own, even if that viewpoint is based in total intolerance of … Read more
The standard American diet lacks the essential nutritional elements you and/or your child’s body needs to function optimally. This is a sad truth that many people are unaware of and as a result may spend a long time suffering from emotional, behavioral, and physical unwellness with no relief. It is important to rule out if … Read more
