Brain health is a topic you should be paying close attention to as a parent. I’m sure you’ve noticed the rising rates of anxiety, depression, Alzheimers, and dementia in our culture. Chances are, you already have some of these issues going on in your family. If you’re lucky enough to not have anything so serious,…
Lack of sleep can hurt tweens and teens. Do you know the effects of not getting enough sleep? Click to get free sleep printables.
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, and worry. It can be natural and appropriate to feel that way when facing a difficult or uncertain situation. But some teens and tweens suffer from anxiety disorder, in which these feelings become excessive and keep the sufferer from being able to enjoy their life. It can cause…
Parenting teens and tweens can be a lonely experience. You’re busy with your kids, your home, your job, and other responsibilities. Your house might be loud filled with the sounds of your kids. But when you are done dealing with everyone else’s needs…is anyone there for you? Finding support as a parent When you first…
We all know that sleep is important. Not only do we need enough sleep to feel rested and have energy for our day, but there are also a variety of specific reasons why our bodies need sleep. These include heart health and brain health. Our brains need sleep to process the information learned during the…
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from problems, to not let your troubles and set-backs keep you from moving forward. Research has shown that resilience is one of the most important traits for kids to have in order to be successful in life. Resilience can be taught, but it can be challenging to do…