As parents, we want to make sure our children are prepared for adulthood. We want them to be ready for whatever challenges they may face when they’re on their own. There are a lot of things we want them to know, of course. And it’s easy to get our priorities mixed up. After all, everything […]

Being a new parent is an exciting experience, but it’s also incredibly exhausting. Taking care of a newborn is not easy work. It’s normal to find that you barely have any time for yourself now, and it’s overwhelming. But it’s possible to prioritize yourself on occasion, even as a new parent. And, in all honesty, […]

Untreated depression is dangerous. In the worst cases, it can lead to the people we love attempting suicide. That’s why it’s important to be able to recognize the signs: so that we can get our loved ones the help they need. Teenagers can also experience depression. Teenagers can also, if their depression is left untreated, […]

Would you say “adulting” is something that scares you? It’s not an unusual fear. Growing up can be quite daunting. We gain new responsibilities, and with new responsibilities come new anxieties. It’s possible we might feel entirely unprepared for what lies ahead of us. But “adulting” isn’t nearly as scary as it seems. Once you […]

Delayed Grief And How It Impacts Someone Grief is a very complicated emotion. It can happen whenever any type of loss occurs. The loss could include the death of a loved one, a major injury or illness, or a divorce. Everyone will experience grief in at least one way or another throughout their lifetime. But what […]

Would you say you’re someone who worries a lot? Even before you gave birth to a child? We all have things we worry about, some of us more than others. But there’s a big difference between worrying and having anxiety. Postpartum anxiety is a specific type of anxiety that you might develop after pregnancy. Unlike […]

Do You Dread Valentine’s Day? For some people, Valentine’s Day is a day of love and excitement. For others, Valentine’s Day can be hard and can bring up feelings of sadness, loneliness, or loss. If you aren’t in love with the idea of Valentine’s Day, here are three practical tips for dealing with Valentine’s Day: […]

If you are looking to improve your mood with food, look no further! Don’t worry this isn’t another recommendation for a cleanse or some kind of diet that only allows for milk that’s been squeezed from oats or better yet squeezed from Italian, organic goats (full disclosure: I might be into the whole goat thing). […]

Ever wondered why some people choose to reduce anxiety without medication? Anxiety is a defense mechanism meant to keep us safe from harm. But similar to an alarm system, using medication to mask anxiety can be like taking the batteries out of your smoke detector.  This solution may end the annoyance of the beeping, but […]

By now, millions of people in the world are practicing shelter-in-place measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on individual and environmental factors, each person is coping with this differently. For some, it has felt like a relief to escape certain stressors, and an opportunity to practice self-care. For others, this has posed an unusual […]