Enjoying the Season by Focusing on the Present

As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin to feel stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted. In the face of shopping lists to work through, travel itineraries to plan, and seemingly endless school functions to attend, we often lose sight of the potential for joy, celebration and re-connection with loved ones that this season is supposed … Read more

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall…

Summer is a time when everyone takes a good look in the mirror to see how their bodies are going to fare in their bathing suit for their beach trip vacation. Whether it is fine-tuning for a more sculpted look or heading to the gym for a complete overhaul, our goal is the same – … Read more

Believe It or Not, Travel with Kids Can be Fun

Summer packs high expectations for fun through family vacations. With these plans come great hopes for relaxing times, strengthened family bonds, and memories of both adventure and discovery. Few intend to live out their favorite National Lampoon vacation. My recent debacles with travel have reminded me that even the best-laid plans can turn into infamous … Read more

Parents: Screen the Screens!

This blog addresses the frequent concerns that parents bring up pertaining to the content of the video games their children are playing. As mentioned in a previous blog (Posted November 2010) written by Dr. Kathleen McElhaney, parenting in the digital age is challenging. While controversial, several studies have linked exposure to violence in TV shows … Read more

Just Chill! Techniques for Effective Relaxation

It seems like everyone everywhere is stressed out nowadays! We constantly hear about hectic schedules, see people trying to do 10 things at once, and watch as people become irritable and short-tempered on high stress days. In order to combat the weight of daily stressors, we are often urged to “just chill out” and relax. … Read more

Keys for Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

A good night’s sleep has far-reaching benefits for both children and adults. When we are well-rested, our bodies and minds can be healthy and strong. A good night’s sleep helps us have more energy, feel happier, and perform better in all areas of our life. In order to get a good night’s sleep, we need … Read more