Parenting Strategies to Set Your Child Up for Success
Throughout our upbringing and early adulthood two of our main goals are for happiness and success. These words can mean different things to various individuals and one person’s version of success may not be another’s but overall, these are the two things most individuals work towards throughout their lives. Despite this being a priority for…
Read MoreReframing “Others Had it Worse” With Childhood Abuse
Childhood is a critical time for becoming who we are, and our lives are undefined potential. Our dependence on others and need for nurturing are pivotal; the way in which we experience this support in childhood determines our ability to ask for help later. Sometimes our caregivers and communities are very good to us when…
Read MoreWhen Our Mind Gets the Best of Us: How to Re-Ground Yourself
Let’s face it – no matter how helpful our coping skills, self-care, supports, and therapists can be, we are all be bound to have an emotionally or mentally overwhelming week (or month(s)!). We are human beings and life stressors, triggers, and transitions can all interfere with our balanced day-to-functioning. Sometimes, there is simply no avoiding…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Sibling Battles
Danielle Bertini Parents are often seeking ways to make sibling conflict stop, and understandably so. Unfortunately, this is generally unrealistic as sibling conflict is normal and to be expected. Home is a safe testing ground for social dynamics, and it can take skill and patience for siblings to learn to play together, especially when they…
Read More4 Practical Ways to Cope with a Long Work Commute
A long work commute drains energy quickly, so coping with it is an important part of protecting your emotional wellness. Long stretches in traffic reduce time for connection and relaxation, which adds tension to the start and end of your day. Many people share that their commute pulls them away from moments with friends, family,…
Read MoreHow to Distance Yourself from Your Phone: Part II
In part I of this blog series, I outlined first steps you can take to reduce the amount of time you spend on your smartphone and its harmful effects on your health. To boost your physical, mental, and emotional health, you can start by using your “do not disturb” functions liberally, especially while you’re driving…
Read MoreHow to Distance Yourself from Your Phone: Part I
By now, we all know that it’s better for our health and our relationships to limit the amount of time we spend glued to our smartphones. By being attuned to our screens instead of the world surrounding us, we’re missing out on connections with our loved ones and peaceful moments. I can’t count the number…
Read MoreRecognizing Signs of Loneliness
Cigna recently conducted research on loneliness and its impact on our health. Despite the ease with which we tend to joke about being lonely, it can wreak havoc on our physical and emotional health. The Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, which surveyed over 20,000 American adults, found that around 50% of Americans feel lonely sometimes, around…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Importance of Getting Boo-Boos Kissed: On Sharing the Difficult Feelings
The image of a parent kissing their child’s scraped knee is as timeless and iconic as it is heartwarming. Though some might say the act is more symbolic or just a placebo, there are some good brain reasons why this actually works. Louis Cozalino writes in his book, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, “This biochemical cascade…
Read MoreProcrastination… a Bad Habit or a Solvable Struggle?
It’s 7pm on a weeknight. You’ve just gotten home from a long day at work and are absolutely exhausted. Unfortunately, you have a meeting in the morning you need to prepare for. Before starting to prepare you think to yourself “I should take my dog out for a walk”. When you get home from your…
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