Regain Your Calm When kids feel anxious, adults naturally want to help. One easy way to regain calm is Belly Breathing. It works for kids and adults and helps the body relax. Many adults struggle with stress but don’t always know how to manage it. However, youth today are eager to learn how to handle tough situations. That’s good because … [Read more...]
6 Tips To Help Support PTSD Wellness Concerning Fireworks
As our nation takes time to pause and celebrate freedom and the birth of our nation, let me turn our attention to the lyrics of our National Anthem. Let me give a glimpse of what the joy of freedom can mean to some individuals when the skies light up, and the fanfare of sky-gazing crowds marvel at pyrotechnic skills. While to others, pyrotechnic … [Read more...]
It is National Mountain day!
Today is no ordinary Hump Day. Oh no, my friends, today is special! So, whether you are having a mountain top day, down in the valley, or somewhere in between, it is time for a big deep breath of relaxation. December 11th is International Mountain Day! I hail from the only mountains in Texas. Born in Brewster county and toddling the Chisos … [Read more...]
2 Ways To Help A Grieving Child Through The Holidays
Dealing with grief is hard enough, and as holidays approach, perhaps the harsh reality of being the surviving caregiver responsible for the children who are also grieving has complicated your grief considering the holiday season. Here are two tips and practical suggestions for you to help navigate the holidays. Enlist a support system … [Read more...]
7 Kind Of Losses: The Material Loss
For a teen loss can impact profoundly different than is the case for adults. Developmental stage and perspective can really rock one's world in formative years. Take a moment to ask yourself, "Have I ever experienced a loss like my teen is facing now? How will it be different for my teen? What will be my teens experience of it?"* Whether you are … [Read more...]
