Trauma Recovery and The Aftermath Of Suicide

General, Wellness

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

General, Parenting, Wellness

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

Education and learning, General, Parenting, Updates and news

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

General, Parenting

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

Education and learning, General, Parenting

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

General, Parenting

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...