Bullying and the Beautiful Truth
“Egghead! Egghead!” The whispered words hit the back of my head, neck, and ears like the snap of rubber bands on bare skin. I was 13 years old, at a new middle school, and the [Read More]
Article Category: Behavior
5 Great Tips to Improve Sleep Quality
Are you having trouble getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 50-70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder. Lack of sleep can lead [Read More]
Don’t Leave Me!
“Don’t leave me! NO! Please! Mommy! Mommy, don’t go!” Sound familiar? Separation anxiety is a normal part of child development. Babies and toddlers will often scream when it is time for Mommy or Daddy to [Read More]
Teens in Crisis
Resource Resonates as a Tool to Understand, Explore, and Open Communication about Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Many teens are in crisis. Parents may not feel equipped to identify mental health issues, let alone prepared [Read More]
Mostly – People are Honest – Except for a Few
There has been an assumption for a long time that people lie a lot, and that lying is ubiquitous and really common, says the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Timothy Levine, Ph.D., who studies deception. Past research [Read More]
How to Help Your Child with Procrastination
Whether your child is struggling with summertime readings or putting off homework assignments, procrastination is real for all of us, but it can also escalate levels of stress and anxiety if not handled proactively. Approaching [Read More]
Seven Essential Strengths of Resilient Kids
Today’s kids are the smartest and most driven on record. But many of them are also the loneliest, most stressed, most risk-averse, and most depressed. And that was before the pandemic. A year of COVID-driven fear [Read More]
ADHD Virtual Conference Planned for Jan. 28-29
Join a multi-disciplinary group of experts as they discuss topics including Working with Explosive Children at Home and School, Strategies for Surviving COVID in the Classroom and Still Teach Students Effectively, An Overview of New [Read More]
Can a Pacifier or Thumb Sucking Affect Teeth Alignment?
It’s natural for infants to suck their thumb or fingers, or a pacifier. For many babies and young children, the habit helps them feel secure and safe, especially in unfamiliar environments, and may help them [Read More]
Simplify Your Morning Routine to Get More Out of Your Day
Some people wake up each morning refreshed, bright-eyed and ready to take on the day. Others slap the snooze button repeatedly, and drag themselves begrudgingly from a cocoon of blankets. Whether you embrace the morning [Read More]