The health benefits of laughter This study explores how laughter can have profound positive effects on health: https://www.sciencealert.com/laughter-can-improve-your-mood-and-relieve-your-body-and-mind-of-stress
Read More »The mental health benefits of being outdoors
An important nuance in the benefits of time spent outdoors is that the time is chosen and not imposed: https://www.sciencealert.com/prescriptions-for-time-in-nature-might-reduce-some-of-the-mental-health-benefits
Read More »Teens and sexting
A study out of University of Texas suggests that when older teens in committed relationships engage in consensual sexting – it may be indicative of healthy exploration and not a cause for parental concern. The lead research stated that :exploration of their sexual identity is not only normal, but a developmental and biological imperative,” and […]
Read More »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
Read More »Sibling dynamics in the lockdown/hybrid days
This article talks about how to help support how your kids relate to each other as they are at home together so much during the pandemic: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/health/siblings-get-along-better-wellness/index.html
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