Parenting

11 Effective Ways to Help Your Teen Reduce Stress

Teenagers often struggle with school, extracurricular activities, social pressures, and family obligations. With such a hectic schedule, it's no wonder that stress has become a common issue among adolescents. As parents, we must support our teens in managing their stress levels and promoting their overall well-being. Here are eleven effective ways to help your [...]

2024-04-08T11:48:29-07:00April 8th, 2024|Anxiety, Coping Techniques, Mental Health, Parenting|0 Comments

How to Talk to Your Kids About Depression and Anxiety

Discussing depression and anxiety with your children can be one of the most challenging conversations a parent faces. Explaining complex and often stigmatized mental health conditions in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner requires careful consideration. Let's discuss a few strategies that can help you discuss depression and anxiety with your kids.  Before initiating the [...]

The Art of Destressing: How Creativity Creates Less Stress

"Whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpting, cooking, knitting, sewing, writing, singing, playing music, dancing, the arts play a big role in our overall mental and physical health as well as our communities. For me, I realised in my ongoing journey of mental health recovery, that the days I didn’t create were the days I felt disconnected [...]

2023-06-01T13:21:52-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Depression, Parenting, Therapy|0 Comments

Feeding Your Brain: How Nutrition Actually Affects Your Mental Health

Did you know that diet can play a crucial role in mental health? According to Harvard Health, "Like an expensive car, your brain functions best when it gets only premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress — the "waste" (free [...]

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