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Helping Young Children Transition into Middle School
Transitioning into middle school can be a big step for kids. It’s filled with new experiences and often more responsibilities to boot. It's important to understand that your kiddos feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness is completely normal. Our role as parents,...
How to Help Kindergartners Transition into School
The first day of kindergarten can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience for both children and parents alike. It marks a significant milestone in a child's educational journey, setting the tone for their future school experiences. As caregivers, it is our...
The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens: Unveiling the Pros and Cons
Social media has become an integral part of the lives of children and teenagers. While it offers several benefits, it also raises concerns regarding its potential impact on their overall well-being. In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of social media on...
How to Help High Schoolers Transition After High School
Graduating can be incredibly exciting, but the transition afterward from high school to whatever’s next can also be terrifying. From providing emotional support to practical guidance on career paths and college applications, below we’ll explore various strategies that...
Prepare Yourself Mentally and Emotionally for Summer Break
Summer break is here, and it’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some much-needed time off. However, for some people, summer break can be anything but relaxing. Whether you're a student or teacher, we hope the tips below can help you make the most of your time off...
How to Support Someone With a Mental Health Issue
Have you ever wondered how to support someone with a mental health issue in your life? If so, this post might help. Mental Health is Still Stigmatized The saddest part about the stigma associated with mental health is it’s not the fault of the person who is suffering...
How To Manage Chronic Stress
Stress is a normal reaction to the everyday events that life throws our way. A deadline is looming at work, and you feel the stress, for example. This could be a good thing. A normal level of stress makes you more alert - more likely to stick to the task at hand, and...
How To Manage Holiday Anxiety
If you spend holidays with family, there may be some family members you're excited to see and some you would prefer to avoid. In truth, the pressure of the season can build up whether you’re spending time with family, friends, or a combination of the two. Hopefully,...
A Quick Guide to Breaking Bad Habits
Want to break a bad habit? Establish a new good habit to take its place. Anything a person does, repeated often enough, can become a habit. Anything that the same person stops doing long enough is no longer classified as a habit. This is true whether you’re playing...
Show Gratitude All Year, Not Just Thanksgiving
Every November it seems like all the social media platforms, blogs, and even mainstream media are talking about gratitude. I’m all for showing gratitude, but we should develop a gratitude mindset all year long, and not just Thanksgiving. Not only does it feel better...