Keep Boredom At Bay When School’s Out
Perhaps you’re reading this when school is out for the summer, or maybe it’s just the weekend and you’re already hearing those dreaded words from the mouths of your kids. There are few phrases that can drive a caregiver as crazy as the phrase “I’m bored.” What can you...
Get to Know the Signs This PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Believe it or not, a common misconception about PTSD is that only veterans are affected by it. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, children and teens can be plagued by it too. What is PTSD, and what are the signs you should...
Help Build Youth Self-Esteem This Summer With These Activities
When school gets out, many kids go into isolation. It’s in this isolation where negative self thoughts breed, and youth self-esteem can take a massive hit. This is especially true in the age of social media where everything their friends are doing can be seen online....
Summertime Family Bonding Ideas
Don’t let another summer fly by without taking advantage of family bonding time. Here’s the thing, these summers will be over and gone before you know it. Your kids are growing up fast, and if you don’t schedule the time to bond with them now, you could be left with...