Time Out During the Holidays

Happy Friday! We only have one more Holiday Heartfelt Moment after today. Check in with us next week for our final one in the series. We will be visiting the difficult topic of grief during the holidays. If you or someone you love are struggling with grief, you don’t want to miss the Heartfelt Moment for 12/26/2014. If you have …

Holiday Heartfelt Moments

I’m looking forward to sharing Holiday Heartfelt Moments with you every Friday this month. I will be  sharing some thoughts on how you can make this your best holiday yet! This weeks thought is on gratitude. Thanksgiving is over but we are amid the holiday bustle. When I look around, I see red and green, trees and tinsel, and beautiful bows …

Facing Mental Illness

Take a look at the infographic posted below. Is any of the data surprising to you? “More than 90% of children and adolensents who commit suicide have a mental disorder”. Studies show that especially with children and teens, a combination of medication and pyschotherapy is more effective than medication alone when treating a range of problems including depression. Since a picture …

Notebooks, and Backpacks and Pencils, Oh My!!

Notebooks, and Backpacks and Pencils, Oh My! If school is not already back in session in your household, it will be soon! The first few weeks of “back to school” can be exciting for parents and kids, but it can also be a cause of notable stress.  Whether you are sending your “baby” off to kindergarten, worried about your 3rd …