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From ‘Surviving’ to ‘Thriving’: Simple Tips for Managing Stress
By: Aly Webster When it comes to managing the stress of everyday life, it may seem as though we have little to no control. The bills will continue to come, deadlines will continue to pass, your professional and family responsibilities will always be demanding and there will never be more hours in the day. With all the curve balls life can throw at us, it is common and completely understandable [...]
10 Things You Can Do To Help Your Children Develop A Strong Moral Character
As parents, we hope to help our children develop a strong moral character. Some of the virtues we hope to instill in our children include: compassion, courtesy, cooperation, responsibility, fairness, tolerance, self-control, courage, knowledge, perseverance, honesty and respectfulness for one’s self and for others. Here are 10 things you can do to help your children develop the previously mentioned traits: -Create an environment in the home that promotes these [...]
When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 2)
In Part 1 of this article we discussed the effects of widespread tragic events on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. While many of us remain physically separated from these larger-scale events, most people experience direct tragedy at least once in their own lives, in the form of the death of a close family member, natural disasters, being victimized by crime, physical assault, severe illness or other tough situations. The [...]
When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 1)
While television media is often riddled with more bad news than good, for many the past few weeks have seemed particularly hard to stomach. Images and reports on 9-11, the mass shooting at the Naval Base and impending war with Syria are everywhere, leaving many fearful, anxious and saddened by the perceived state-of-the-world. Though many of us watch these things unfold from afar, updated by articles online or through the [...]
My Child is Off to College, and I’m not Coping Well
By Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC For many parents, this time of year signifies a huge change in their family dynamics, as they have a young adult that is heading off to college. While this can be a very exciting time, it can also feel overwhelming to the parents as they try to figure out what their role is now in their child’s life, and what to do with the loss [...]
21 Tips For Becoming a Better Parent
By: Michael W. Elgersma Being a parent isn't easy and it's ok if you don't know what you're doing. To help out, here are a few tips for becoming a better parent: - Help your child learn to discuss ideas and goals encouraging them to a develop a confidence in themselves to learn to solve problems. - Teach and model forgiveness. - Emphasize values like honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness, and [...]