It’s rarely talked about, but there is a relationship between oral health and mental health. People experiencing mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and even prolonged stress suffer oral health problems at higher rates than the rest of the population. These oral health problems can include erosion, tooth decay, periodontitis, and loss of teeth.…
Read More
We probably all have our “go-to” coping skills that we use in time of need, but what do we do when our trusty skills aren’t working? For many this is a time of unprecedented stress be it prolonged isolation, prolonged anxiety about health and safety, systemic racism, and more. Yes, there is much to be…
Read More
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…
Read More
Did you know that July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? The goal of this campaign is to educate our community about the importance of mental health and treatment and to help break down barriers so that racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. have access to services and higher quality of care.…
Read More
We hope poetry week inspired you and your kids to create your own poems! Not a poet? No problem! We will show you how to make a poem collage from words cut out of magazines or newspapers to create that inspire you and connects to your story. You’ll need to gather any old magazines and…
Read More
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!
Read More
As we continue poetry week, check out this fun poem about our brains by Mr. R’s World of Science: Brain Poem Cradled in our cranium,Is where you’ll find our brain-ium,Enables us to think and do,Remembers what! Remembers who!When we’re feeling fine, or pained,We’re utilizing our large brain,Like we’re doing,When we think…Let’s us see, makes us…
Read More
Poetry week continues… Here is a fun one by Shel Silverstein, which embodies the “win-win mentality” we’ve discussed in a previous post, but in the poet’s characteristically playful way! Hug O’ WarI’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugsWhere everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where everyone kissesAnd everyone grinsAnd everyone cuddlesAnd everyone…
Read More
Art in all its forms has the power to remind us of what is important and what inspires us. Art connects us within this human experience. We hope this poem will remind your family of the power of hope. Hope is the thing with feathers Emily Dickinson – 1830-1886 Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches…
Read More
While the connection between sunshine and mental health still needs more research, there is enough evidence to make us consider daily sunlight is part of our routine. Lack of sunlight has been linked to many conditions including depression, obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. One reason sunlight is linked to improved mood is it’s observed connection…
Read More