By now, your school district may have put out different learning options for students as they plan for students to return to school. Most school districts are providing their families with an online option where students will receive instructions virtually from home. With this option, it is critical for parents/caregivers and teachers to remind their…
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Panic disorder is actually a very common among various age groups. Anyone who is living with panic disorder may experience unexpected, recurrent periods with symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, racing heartbeat, and intense fearfulness. These repeated occurrences are called panic attacks and it is important to understand the causes of panic attacks and what…
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Tomorrow is 4th of July and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk with you about firework safety for kids. This day can be fun and exciting, filled with BBQ and firework shows. But no matter how old you are, fireworks are just not for everyone and we have to understand that…
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Help your kids learn the importance of staying safe online by listening to a poem about internet safety in the video below! Then, click here to play the Be Internet Awesome game!
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If you, your child, or another loved one has PTSD, then you probably already know that symptoms of PTSD can be unpredictable in which that they can happen at any moment. Some PTSD symptoms to look out for are avoidance, negative thoughts, and emotional distress. And because it is PTSD Awareness Month and National Safety…
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With all of the changes and transitions everyone has experienced in the last several months, not to mention the social distancing, bullying may not be top of mind. This weekend, however, is a good time to check in with your child if they have access to any form of electronic or digital communication. Bullying behavior…
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As we wrap up Mental Health Month, we are sharing Mental Health America’s Tools 2 Thrive toolkit, which is filled with tools and resources that everyone can use to improve their mental health, resiliency, and emotional safety. On average, 80% of Americans have experienced emotional abuse. Therefore, Eliminating Toxic Influences is one of the many…
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Self-Care is vital always, but during times of stress it’s even more important. If that is so, then we do we often de-prioritize self-care? Here are a few possible reasons: The term is over-used: “self-care” is such a popular term these days, and sometimes it’s thrown around in ways that really aren’t related to increasing…
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Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans are affected by mental illness? And in most cases, Americans with a mental health condition do not seek the help they so desperately need because they may have been blamed or stigmatized for their mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “stigma causes…
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The timeline of the pandemic is uncertain and families across the nation are experiencing stress and irritability. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and child welfare experts were asked what they were most concerned about during these unprecedented times. Here are their top three concerns: Since schools and daycares closed down for the remainder…
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