Just as adults do, kids run a gamut of emotions every day. They may be hurt, angry, shy, nervous, sad, skeptical, anxious. Teaching them to cope with their feelings in a healthy way is crucial in their social and emotional development… and a skill they will likely carry with them into adulthood. Teaching coping skills … Read more
No matter what point we are at in life, most of us have a tendency to question things… sometimes more often than necessary. Still, if you’re asking the questions, you must be seeking something more. Even if you think you are happy… are you really? Are you living your life to your fullest potential? Taking … Read more
Let’s be honest… we live in a world where people often tell one another they are “too busy”. Too busy to stop and smell the roses. Too busy to help a friend in need. Too busy to spend that extra time with their families and friends. Too busy to show kindness to a stranger. I … Read more
When you know a student is struggling with coursework and staying motivated, will words of encouragement help motivate and inspire them? You bet they will! In fact, research studies investigating the power of verbal encouragement found that college students receiving encouragement from counselors reported they felt more empowered to earn their degree and make better … Read more
When most of us hear the word “introvert”, our minds automatically shift to thoughts of someone who is antisocial or shy… perhaps even rude. Yet, after years of research and writing on this topic, I’ve come to the realization that these are misconceptions. While introverts do like their space, it is not because they don’t … Read more
If you are in a hurry and just want to know if we recommend Positive Parenting Solutions? The short answer is YES! Positive Parenting Solutions is a good solution for parents who struggle with disciplining their children and need to find a better way to communicate with them. To learn more, check out their 60-minute … Read more
Respect is a word that is thrown out a lot. As children, our parents were always telling us to “show respect” and “respect our elders”. As we entered our formidable school years, teachers and counselors were always preaching “respect for others”, stressing the importance of being kind to everyone… especially those who seemed lost, lonely … Read more
I chose to write this article on the best mental health apps for 2024 because I refuse to not be happy this year. I refuse to let senseless worries eat me alive anymore. I refuse to be complacent with my fluctuating weight this year. I think you will agree that we all get a bit … Read more
Unless you grew up living under a rock, most of you have at least heard of Mr. Rogers and his show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. After its original debut in Canada, the show aired in the United States on February 19, 1968 and ran until 2001. The series targeted pre-school children ages 2 through 5, teaching … Read more
If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely been tested as a parent at some point. No matter what age your child is, they will challenge you… whether it is intentional or not. This is particularly common with children ages 2 and older. Maybe you’re wondering why your toddler is happy one minute and throwing tantrums … Read more