Many people know the benefits of meditation but are still hesitant to practice it. Although meditation seems like it should be simple, it can feel difficult for many people. There are many myths about meditation that scare people away from doing it regularly. Included in this blog are some ways to separate meditation myths from reality!
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Overcoming the Barriers, Part 3 of 3
So, you suspect that your teen is viewing pornography. You feel like maybe you should have a conversation about that. Here we discuss the third of 3 common barriers parents face when wanting to having this important conversation. Barrier 3: “My son (or daughter) doesn’t want to hear anything from me about sex. Period. End of discussion.”
Supporting your child through their first year of college.
A young adult’s first semester of college, especially if they’re living outside the home, can be fraught with complications, excitement and challenges. Most teens and families are under equipped to deal with all the areas of transition that come with a teen starting college. There are a lot of moving pieces that come with starting college, and this blog seeks to provide a few tips to keep in mind as a teen starts college for the first time.
Nutrition and Dietary Supplements – Part One
This blog is about a simple and inexpensive start to a nutrition supplement program. As a registered dietitian/nutritionist, I get a lot of questions from clients about what nutrition supplements they should be taking. That’s a difficult question, because a nutrition supplement program is so individualized based on each person’s … Read More
Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety: Why Is This Happening to Me?
If you or a loved one recognize the symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, the next logical question is “how did this happen?” According to the experts, there isn’t a singular cause. Following is a list of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors which may contribute to the development. This illness not only affects women who have given birth but also pregnant women, adoptive mothers, women who have had a miscarriage or still birth, and even fathers can all experience their own form of postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety.
Homework, procrastination and the teenage brain.
It turns out, your child’s lack of time management might have less to do with laziness or forgetfulness and more to do with how their adolescent brain is developing. Complex cognitive tasks (like planning to complete a long-term or complicated school project) are primarily carried out in a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain begins rapidly developing during adolescence. It doesn’t reach full maturation until the early to mid-twenties.
Six Rules For A Great Date Night
Date night is a wonderful opportunity for you and your partner to reconnect and deepen your relationship. A successful date leaves us feeling connected and appreciated. It also helps to strengthen friendship. Multiple studies have found that a strong friendship is the foundation for a long-term, healthy relationship. I’ve come … Read More
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Overcoming the Barriers, Part 2 of 3
So, you suspect that your teen is viewing pornography. You feel like maybe you should have a conversation about that. Here we discuss 3 common barriers parents face when wanting to having this important conversation about porn with their children.
Post-adoption Depression
For parents who have chosen to adopt, a new baby or child represents a dream come true. . After the child is placed in the home however, new parents may be confused or frustrated when they experience feelings of sadness, guilt, anxiety, and hopelessness. Most suffer in silence, because of the shame and guilt of not being entirely ecstatic over something that was chosen and, in many cases, worked so hard to get. Research suggests a depression similar to postpartum depression can also be experienced when a baby or child is adopted. It is referred to as post-adoption depression and thought to affect between 18 and 26% of adoptive mothers. Adoptive fathers are also affected, but little research has been conducted to determine numbers.
Family Time: Quality vs. Quantity
For many families, schedules start to get busier this time of year. Not only is school starting back up, but so are all of the extracurricular activities that come along with it. Between football practice, piano lessons, AP exams and parents’ increased work schedules, the coming of the school year often means less quality time spent together for many families.