“Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Messy homes and workspaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed. Yet, rarely is clutter recognized as a significant source of stress in our lives.” – Psychologist, Sherrie Bourg Carter Why is clutter so stressful and anxiety-inducing? There are […]
Fostering children’s emotional development has become the latest trend in childhood development, and for good reason, because there are so many benefits of teaching kids to identify and manage emotions. But what does emotional regulation really mean? Emotion regulation means assuming that a lot of your child’s behavior is driven by emotions. Tantrums, aggressive behavior, […]
Having difficult conversations with your significant other can be… well… difficult. But choosing to have these tough talks shows that you care enough about the other person and your relationship to have the conversation. Here are some tips and strategies to make these discussions a little easier: 🗣 Look at your expectations. 🗣 Accept that […]
As 2019 begins, it’s time to reflect on the past and set goals for the year ahead. Why not consider investing in your mental health? With this new year, try to implement these five simple strategies to improve your mental health and happiness: 🧡 Be kind to yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself! Enjoy […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned about the potential for negative effects of social media in young kids and teens, but the same risks may be true for adults, across generations. Here are 6 ways social media affects our mental health: 📲 It’s addictive. 📲 It triggers more sadness, less well-being. 📲 Comparing our lives with others is mentally unhealthy. 📲 It […]
For many people, the new year is a great time to reflect on our past actions and decisions and to set new goals for the future. Do you resolve to do your body some good? Making small changes in diet and exercise will reap big rewards. The key is to have realistic expectations. The problem: […]
Just like adults, children sometimes fail. All too often, parents tend to figure that failure is a natural part of life and that it teaches an important lesson. And while that may be somewhat true, tough love is not always the best option, and thankfully, now, we have a better understanding of what truly helps children learn […]
Isn’t it ironic that the season of gratitude leads right into our children’s chants of: “What am I going to GET this year?” Instead of thinking about what you don’t have, be appreciative of what you do have. As we head into the holiday season, try focusing on putting more gratitude in your kids’ attitude. […]
You adjust a white, crisp piece of paper in front of you. The biggest thing you notice is the fact that it’s empty. You begin to feel a weight creeping over you. With pen in hand, you touch the ink to the paper and pause. Gift-giving anxiety is a very real thing, and it affects […]
The holiday season is often thought of as a happy time, and although it can be filled with joy and love, it can also leave people feeling overwhelmed and anxious. The holidays, the time of year, and being around loved ones can create the perfect storm and trigger both large and small traumas and their accompanying symptoms. […]
