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Want to raise caring, responsible kids who grow into active, engaged citizens? The secret is getting them hooked early. Community involvement offers the most fun and rewarding gateway to developing character and compassion in our kids.  Even better, it’s easy to get them started! From park cleanups to food

As children mature into adolescence, both kids and parents have to adapt. Puberty can be an exciting yet challenging transition. With education, openness and empathy, you can guide your teen through this important developmental phase. Here are some ideas for how to guide your teens through puberty and support

Seeing your teen deal with intense anxiety and worry is stressful as a parent. While professional treatment is crucial, you also play a key role in providing emotional support and stability at home. How can you help an anxious adolescent? Below are just seven ideas that might help you

Watching your teenager struggle with depression can be heartbreaking for any parent. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 5 million adolescents ages 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode as of 2021.  As a parent, you want to

It’s essential yet tricky to strike the right balance as a parent – showing warmth while also establishing boundaries. With self-care and consistency, you can set limits that allow kids to thrive within a structured environment.  So how can you do it? Below are some tips that might help

When children exhibit challenging behaviors, it tests parents’ patience and compounds stress. With empathy and consistency, you can guide them to better express their feelings. We’ve all received that phone call or at least dreaded the possibility of it. Getting a call from the teacher or a note sent

A key part of helping children thrive is nurturing their emotional health and giving them tools to understand and regulate their feelings. In this post, I’ll share several impactful ways to instill emotional intelligence in your kids. Validate Their Feelings Don’t dismiss your child’s emotions as silly or trivial.

Maintaining work-life balance is an ongoing challenge. No, it’s not just you. We all feel like this! With demanding jobs and with busy family lives after we clock out, it can be tough to find harmony. You may want to employ the strategies below to set satisfying boundaries between

We all deal with negativity in life that can weigh on our mental health. You can clear your mind and boost your outlook with a negativity detox – cutting out the negative patterns and infusing your life with uplifting new habits. Limit Social Media Time While social media has

Giving back to others not only helps the community, it can also do wonders for your own mood and mental wellbeing. Here’s how volunteering and small acts of kindness can lift your spirits and provide a mental health boost: Combats Depression  Helping others releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin and