When raising your children, you’ll help by giving advice and guiding them through life, but there may be situations that require more help than a parent or guardian can provide. In these cases, a child could benefit from the help of a therapist. Many situations...
Smartphones, tablets and other devices have become an integral part of society. With endless apps, social media sites and the ability to contact friends and family in an instant, smartphones grab people’s attention easily. While cell phones are a helpful device...
Conflict can often be inevitable. Many people have contrasting opinions because of different upbringings, surroundings and experiences, which can be a trigger for conflict. You can end up in conflict with anyone, whether it’s someone you don’t know,...
As more Americans become fully vaccinated, offices all around the country are starting to open up for maximum capacity. After over a year of adjusting to remote work, returning to the office now can feel as strange as the initial transition to working from home. Some...
If you’re concerned about college drinking culture for yourself or someone you know, you are not alone. College campuses have long been famous for football games and fraternity parties where consuming huge amounts of alcohol is seen as a badge of honor. For...
Remember the common phrase, “fear of missing out,” or FOMO? This anxiety surrounding not going out on a Saturday night or not attending a birthday party was almost eliminated once COVID-19 restrictions required us to stay inside. As quarantine restrictions...
While our society often normalizes high school drinking, it can lead to physical, emotional and behavioral problems along with addiction. Teen drinking may feel like a sensitive subject, but it’s crucial to talk about it before it’s too late. Middle...
Goal setting is frequently cited as a method for fulfilling long-term aspirations. Still, few people take time to articulate the things they want into achievable goals. Goal setting for adults involves more than thinking about what you want in life. Many small goals...
Digital screens are a part of everyone’s life. As more school and work environments allow for long-distance and at-home options, daily media use has become increasingly necessary to our society. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children...
No one wants to go through a divorce, but going through the experience with children can be particularly daunting. A parent’s divorce can be a shocking, confusing, frustrating, stressful and sad time for children, though a child’s reaction depends on their...
