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 those who...
Guide to FOGO: The Fear of Going Out Remember the common phrase, “fear of missing out,” or FOMO? This anxiety surrounding not going out on a Saturday night or attending a birthday party was almost eliminated once COVID-19 restrictions required us to stay inside. Yet,...
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 schoolers, high...
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 aged 8-12...
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...
Flipping through photos and seeing familiar faces of old friends is a part of life. People grow and move on to new chapters. As people live life and move forward, they may try to stay in touch with old friends while meeting new people. This life event is normal, and...
When living with depression, you can make some changes to help ease your symptoms. If you’re feeling down, you may forget to engage in your routine. Therefore, you should examine your schedule to see if you have neglected your self-care. First, you will want to focus...
No one wants to talk about death, but if you’re a parent, the prospect of talking to your child about death can be especially daunting. There’s no “right time” if you’re wondering when to talk to children about death. Many times, conversations about death happen...
