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Sure, nature is pretty and nice to look at…but did you know that nature can benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being? You may want to linger longer in your garden, the park, or on a city street lined with lots of trees because studies show a strong correlation between spending time in…
While we would all like to spend less time on a screen, the reality is that expecting children to never lay their eyes on a device is unrealistic. From the moment they are born, today’s children are accustomed to parents always having their phones within reach and using them for socialization, work, communication, photos and…
Does your child ever have intense tantrums in response to being told “No?” Do they have meltdowns when moving from playtime to bedtime? Do they show intense frustration when they lose a game? Do they try to hit, kick, or throw objects when things don’t go their way? If you’re a parent, you most likely…
Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with this easy training to respond quickly and effectively in an overdose situation. Narcan saves lives. Statistics reveal that opioid overdoses are one of the leading causes of death in the US for adults…
With divorce rates at an all-time high, many families who go through divorce or separation find that they need to learn how to co-parent their children. Co-parenting means that both parents are involved in sharing responsibility for raising their children. If the parents are not romantically involved, it is suggested that parenting needs to take…
Whether it’s a second child arriving just a year after your first, a third child following after a long gap, or a baby entering a blended family, bringing any new child into your home is a huge change. While there is usually excitement surrounding the birth of a new baby, it also often brings a…
Diabetes Distress occurs when someone who lives with diabetes experiences frustration, exhaustion, and anxiety due to the stress of managing diabetes, day in and day out. Living with and managing any chronic health condition can be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. With diabetes, the day-to-day management of things like testing blood sugar, meal planning, adjusting…
Teens do not get enough sleep. They stay awake late into the night, and then it is so hard for them to get up for school the next morning. They can sleep until noon if allowed, and many tend to do so on the weekend. Interestingly, this is normal behavior for adolescents. During puberty, there…
The postpartum period brings a time of major change to a family. While many movies portray absolute bliss—parents cradling their new baby and enjoying every moment, the reality is much different. Parents may be expecting sleepless nights and around the clock feeding and diaper changes, but not the emotional turmoil that the experience may bring.…
Spring is in the air and we’re all looking forward to spending more time outdoors. For parents of young children, this time of year can be very exciting as we start to take our little ones outdoors more often and for longer periods of time. I thought this might be an ideal time to review…