As the coronavirus continues to spread, we should prepare for the possibility of school closures and extended time at home with our children. For many of us, this means finding creative and novel ways to entertain our young children and keep them occupied. Below is a list of very affordable (or free) activities and games to get you started. I...[ read more ]
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that awful feeling when heart races, you start to sweat, and you feel like you just want to run. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States, affecting roughly 40 million adults. While anxiety can feel debilitating, there...[ read more ]
Anxiety is like fire: It can keep us safe and warm, or completely devastate our property and our lives. It’s good to be a little anxious at times. When walking down a deserted street at night, anxiety keeps us on alert and ready to fight or take flight should a dangerous situation arise. But for many people, especially adolescents, anxiety...[ read more ]