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Trauma Recovery and The Aftermath Of Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are many people suffering the loss of loved ones and friends that have died by suicide. This post is about trauma recovery and the aftermath of losing someone in this way. As...
How To Cope With Fear And Overcome Anxiety
In today’s post, we’re exploring a couple of simple, yet effective coping strategies to help when you are suffering from fear and anxiety-related mental health issues. While a certain amount of both fear and anxiety is helpful for keeping oneself safe, there are many...
Managing the Stress of Virtual Schooling
Hillsborough County schools just announced that when school starts up again for the 2020-2021 school year, at least the first four weeks will be virtual only. For many parents, this news just adds to the list of stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in...
How To Choose Suitable Television Programs For Children
Television plays an important role in most homes, but much of the content is not suitable for children. Parents need to monitor what their children watch. How can you choose suitable television programs for children? In their book, Adproofing Your Kids, Tania...
Help Your Children Enjoy Learning
Children love to learn. It’s the reason they keep asking “why, why, why.” When you continue answering their questions of “why,” you’re encouraging them to learn. 1. Help children enjoy learning by letting them find out answers on their own. For example, if your...
Checking In With Our Children’s Feelings
As parents, we sometimes lead a very hectic life. We run here and there, making sure everything is taken care of, all while working a full-time job. In all of this craziness, it’s important that we take a step back and check in with our children’s feelings. Of...
5 Tips For Coping With Children At Home
Whether you’re reading this amid the Coronavirus stay at home orders, or it’s just time for summer break, you know that time with the family can be wonderful, but it can also be a challenge. Having all the children at home the whole day, for weeks on a row, can...
How to Talk to Kids about Racism and Social Justice
Deanne Roberts of WFLA News Channel 8 interviewed Dr. Hammond about how to talk to kids about racism and police brutality, after the May 25 killing of George Floyd. You can view the full video here. We've also provided a few of the tips Dr. Hammond suggests including...
Parenting Through the Pandemic
As parents, we’re dealing with a lot in the wake of Coronavirus. We’re helping our kids with schoolwork. We’re being tasked with serving more meals throughout the day. We’re doing so much more than we’ve ever had to do before. Because of all the newfound woes of...
Adjusting To The New Normal
As the world began to re-open, a new wave of stress and anxiety followed. Perhaps you’re feeling it now. Adjusting to the new normal isn’t exactly as easy as flipping a switch. You may be asking yourself questions like: -- How can I stay calm knowing I have to...