General, Parenting, Wellness
One of the hardest things about the holidays, is when our family is far away, we’re sometimes left to celebrate alone. In fact, loneliness is perhaps the largest cause of the holiday blues. That’s why Friendsgiving has been growing in popularity in recent years. Not...
General, Parenting, Wellness
Next Wednesday, November 13 is World Kindness Day. I don’t know about you, but I could certainly use a little more kindness in my life. Not only is it nice for the person we’re being kind to, but it also gives us some psychological benefits as well. Psychology Today...
General, Parenting, Wellness
Did you know that October 19 is National New Friends Day? As we thought about what this day celebrates, we couldn’t help but think about how this is a great opportunity to discuss how to make new friends. After all, who couldn’t use more friends in their life? Without...
General, Parenting, Wellness
Today, October 11, 2019, National Coming Out Day. Whether you’re reading this on or after the day, it’s important to know what to do if your child comes out as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer). This post will not be about religion, or the...
General, Parenting, Wellness
When most people think of self-care, they picture overworked adults in dire need of some relaxation, and “me time.” Believe it or not, though, kids need self-care too. Instilling the practice of taking time for themselves while they are young will also aid them in...
