Some argue that parenting has a limited impact on a child's development. This perspective suggests that factors beyond parental influence, such as genetics, social environment, and personal choices, play a more significant role in shaping a young person's [...]
The precise reasons why humans require sleep and how it affects the mind and body remain elusive. Yet, we intuitively recognize a strong link between sufficient sleep and overall well-being. Recent research has unequivocally confirmed the critical role of [...]
From around age 2, children begin honing their persuasive skills, albeit in their own adorable way. Their earliest arguments might be one-word declarations like a defiant "No!" or a possessive "Mine!" delivered with surprising fervor. While these tactics [...]
Staying calm during chaotic and uncertain times might seem paradoxical, even impossible. Constant exposure to disturbing news is understandable to make you feel anxious, worried, and even helpless. Fearful thoughts trigger the brain's threat response system. The amygdala, [...]
As a new season arrives, we can all recognize that true and authentic rest will renew us for the next season ahead. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest, calls rest "the most underused, chemical-free, safe and effective, alternative [...]
Early experiences shape our self-perception, but they don't have to define us forever. These experiences, along with limiting beliefs and coping mechanisms, can create an "unintentional identity" that doesn't reflect our true potential. The good news is that [...]