There are so many reasons to walk, but here we’ll focus on five that contribute to our overall wellbeing. Walking won’t take away all our problems, but it can help reduce stress, boost mood, improve thinking, and help us sleep better. Life is often full of challenges, busyness, and distractions that can produce low mood […]
What I Learned During my Break from Social Media
It was football season. School was in full swing. Work was busy. It was the beginning of September when I noticed what felt like a low, constant tug of nervous energy taking up residence in my mind, heart, and body. Like a white noise machine that never turns off. Always humming, always on. Although I […]
Why am I so Overwhelmed? 3 Tips for Surviving May (“the Second December”)
Yesterday, I was waiting in the car rider line at my child’s school…sewing suspenders on a clown costume. Yep, you read that right. Side note: I thought my little clown was supposed to be a little pirate until about two days before said event. And while I was sitting there, I could feel the tension. […]
“Is Fish Sleeping?” — Helping a Child Through the Loss of a Pet
From the fish they win at the fair to the puppy on their Christmas list, pets occupy such a special place in the hearts of children. The bond between pet and child is often immediate, unbreakable, and fiercely loyal. Sadly, they are also often the relationships in which our children first experience death and grief. […]
How To Help Your Teen Cope With Back-to-School Stress
It’s almost fall, which means store shelves are stocked with low-priced notebooks and markers and glue, et al. Soon the familiar brake hiss of school buses will be heard in neighborhoods across the country as kids head back to school. While some kids begrudge alarm clocks and mountains of homework, they still look forward to […]