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Gratitude

November 28, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Gratitude
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The people in our lives,…

October 28, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on The people in our lives,…
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Facing your inner judge

October 21, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Facing your inner judge

A very helpful article:

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Insomnia and sleep problems

July 10, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Insomnia and sleep problems

This article offers some tips for dealing with insomnia and difficulty sleeping: https://www.sciencealert.com/how-to-silence-your-thoughts-and-drift-off-to-sleep-an-expert-explains

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Keep Anxiety at Bay: Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Season

June 27, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Keep Anxiety at Bay: Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Season

A guest post by  Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Across the country, children are packing their lunch boxes and heading back to school. While some children are eager and excited to get back into routine (translation: see their friends), many are more reluctant to let go of their free time. There are also children who experience mild to severe […]

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How to Feel Empowered and in Charge of Your Own Wellness

June 13, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on How to Feel Empowered and in Charge of Your Own Wellness

A guest post by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Image via Pexels As a teen, you might find yourself always putting others first. While it’s important to be compassionate and helpful, it’s also essential to take care of yourself. If you’re an introvert, you gather your energy by being alone and might feel exhausted in social situations. […]

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Behavior change

April 22, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Behavior change

This article discusses an aspect of evolutionary psychology that makes it difficult to change behavior patterns and actually makes it more likely to repeat past mistakes when we don’t want to: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-simple-reason-we-make-the-same-mistakes-over-and-over-even-if-we-know-better

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Wise advise on communication:

January 09, 2023  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Wise advise on communication:
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Cognitive benefits of playing video games

October 25, 2022  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Cognitive benefits of playing video games

this study suggests there are cognitive benefits to gaming: https://www.sciencealert.com/boosted-brain-activity-observed-in-children-who-play-video-games

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Teens and Sleep

September 30, 2022  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Teens and Sleep

A new study seeks to separate assumptions from facts regarding teens and sleep: https://www.today.com/parents/teens/new-study-teen-sleep-myths-rcna49519

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More research supporting exercise can act as an antidepressant

April 01, 2022  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on More research supporting exercise can act as an antidepressant

https://www.sciencealert.com/study-reveals-immediate-lasting-benefits-of-exercise-for-people-with-depression?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=c3a9455af7-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-c3a9455af7-365490661 https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/2007/09000/Exercise_and_Pharmacotherapy_in_the_Treatment_of.1.aspx

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Forethought and planning

January 21, 2022  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Forethought and planning

This article describes the importance of prospection: the ability to anticipate and plan for the future https://apple.news/ACBp6UJZ-ScaCFIpoxdXD2w

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Being in flow

January 05, 2022  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Being in flow

This article discusses the psychological and emotional benefits of the feeling of being “in flow “: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-science-of-why-flow-states-feel-so-good-according-to-a-cognitive-scientist?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=32931acb2a-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-32931acb2a-365490661

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On mindfulness

November 09, 2021  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on On mindfulness

This article discusses what most people overlook about mindfulness https://www.sciencealert.com/this-psychology-paper-says-we-re-all-doing-mindfulness-wrong?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=aeaf81ce8a-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-aeaf81ce8a-365490661/

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Mental health and nature walks

January 09, 2021  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Mental health and nature walks

On the mental health benefits of walking in nature: https://www.sciencealert.com/walking-through-nature-could-ease-your-brain-and-quicken-your-step

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Better mental health

December 21, 2020  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens,Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Better mental health

While it is know that sleep, diet or exercise are all beneficial to mental health a new study examines which of the three provides the most benefit and benefits the synergy of all three: https://www.sciencealert.com/sleep-diet-or-exercise-now-you-can-rest-easy-knowing-which-one-has-the-biggest-impact-on-mental-health

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Expressing gratitude

October 26, 2020  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Expressing gratitude

This article discusses how expressing genuine specific gratitude can bring you closer to a loved one: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-research-shows-the-best-way-to-express-gratitude-to-your-loved-one

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Parenting in the lockdown

May 05, 2020  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Parenting in the lockdown

This article offers some tips for parents with their kids home in lockdown: https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/04/pandemic-parenting-helping-kids-cope-covid-19 And this link has some upcoming online activities to share with kids: https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/05/04/5-virtual-things-to-do-with-kids-this-week-may-4-10/

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