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Raising Resilient Children in a Technology-Driven World
By Sarah Norwood Do you truly understand “resiliency”? Maybe you know someone who is resilient. Maybe you’ve been complimented for your resilience. To be resilient means that someone has the ability to get back up after failure or disappointment. When hard things happen, they don’t lie down and take it – they stand up and […]
Finding Hope in the Darkness: Understanding Your Child’s Mental Health Challenges
By Kaitlin Harker While every story is different, many stories share similarities. Some stories are easy to share, while others, like mine, take a long time to share with anyone besides close friends and family. However, with suicide rates rising and mental health concerns becoming more and more prevalent, I know it’s time to share […]
5 Easy Ways to Connect With Your Kids
By Megan Epperson What is the opposite of addiction? You may be surprised to know that the opposite of addiction is connection. Addiction expert Johann Hari says, “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is human connection.” With so much of life consisting of high-speed internet connections and social media “likes,” it isn’t surprising […]
Is P*rn Really Addictive?
By Angelina Repka Many people are under the impression that addiction can only occur with an ingestible substance, such as heroin or food. However, the truth is that anything that changes the brain and affects its reward center, meaning dopamine is released, can become addictive—this includes addictive behaviors such as shopping and gambling. Perhaps the […]
Watch and Learn: How You Are Teaching Your Kids to Love or Hate Their Bodies
Kids are always watching us, even when we don’t think they are. They see when we put ourselves down about our physical appearances. It’s important to help your child realize they are beautiful as they are, and that starts with you.