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There are many benefits of sensory play, especially for young children. Babies learn about the world around them using their senses- touching faces and objects, smelling and tasting new foods, listening, and observing the sounds and images around them. As children get older, opportunities to develop their senses expand. Sensory play helps develop curiosity, fine…
Talking and teenagers are often seemingly contradictory terms. As puberty hits, teens begin to assert their independence and may begin pushing their parents away. Parents oftentimes find themselves feeling like they are getting nowhere with their teens. Here are a few techniques parents can consider to improve communication with their teen: 1 – Focus your…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Living with type 2 diabetes can be challenging, but there is a significant ray of hope: weight loss. Shedding those extra pounds not only helps you fit into your favorite clothes, but can also have a profound impact on managing your diabetes. Here are compelling reasons to lose weight for people with type 2 diabetes,…
Many of us use the start of a new year to set goals or make a resolution. According to a 2023 Forbes Health Survey, some of the most common resolutions fall into one of these categories: to improve mental health, to improve physical health, or to improve finances. Regardless of your resolution or goal, it…
While suicide is a leading cause of death for children and adults, spotting warning signs isn’t always easy. The hope of Suicide Prevention week is to bring much needed attention, especially in the era of post COVID-19, to the importance of recognizing verbal, behavioral and emotional warning signs of the risk of suicide. While nothing…
In July, we recognize and address the mental health issues faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. BIPOC Mental Health Month sheds light on the unique experiences, disparities, and strengths of individuals within these communities. BIPOC individuals often face multiple challenges that affect their mental health, such as racism, generational trauma, and…
I’ve been working with Kinship Caregivers for more than ten years through parenting programs like Parenting the Second Time Around (PASTA), and now in collaboration with Hope for Youth’s Kinship Caregiver Program. My task is to provide services such as facilitating Support Groups for grandparents and other kinship caregivers, present PASTA classes, and coordinate monthly…
The ingredients for a happy and successful life are often elusive, and may leave us struggling and perhaps unhappy and unfulfilled in our quest. Scientists have been studying this subject since the 1930s. The Harvard Study on Adult Development is one of the longest-running studies on physical and mental well-being in adults. Harvard University researchers…
How often do young people spend quality time with the older generation? Research shows that human needs go beyond merely food and shelter. Without opportunities for socializing and human connection, health suffers. The pandemic hit the elderly quite hard, causing feelings of tremendous isolation and loneliness. Karl Pillemer, PhD., Human Development Professor at Cornell University,…