Boardgames and Mental Health: How Board Games With Friends and Family Can Improve Mental Wellness
In this Digital Age, technology is easily accessible to all with a click of a button. Tablets, gaming systems, and smartphones provide individuals with instant enjoyment and entertainment. However, individuals who heavily use their digital devices may experience...
Decoding Your Child’s Communication: Applying Play Therapy Principles
Parenting is the continuous task of interpreting the subtle messages hidden within your child’s behavior. Why does a three-year-old have a massive tantrum over their sock not fitting, or why does a seven-year-old lash out after losing a game? As child...
When Parenting Is Challenging…
Parenthood comes with many joyous and frustrating moments. Some parents may find that their children adapt easily to transitions, follow rules, and regulate their emotions. On the other hand, parents may find themselves raising a “challenging Child” or, as Dr. Kennedy...
Challenges of a Blended Family
A blended family is typically formed when an individual with children from a previous relationship marries or cohabits with a new partner who may or may not have children. The parents decide to marry and form a blended family. Past studies show that each member of the...
Keeping Your Child Safe On Social Media
Technology has become prominent for users of all ages. Technology allows users to connect with friends and family through social media, provides immediate access to information, and entertainment (Wesolowski, 2018). However, social media can significantly affect one’s...
When Is Sibling Conflict A Mental Health Concern?
According to the 2023 Census Bureau, the vast majority of children have a sibling, statistics being as high as seventy-nine percent. Sibling relationships may be the longest-lasting relationships in our lives, but that is not to say that any sibling relationship is...
5 Tips for Dealing with Sibling Conflict
Friends one minute, enemies the next? If you have multiple children, you are probably all too familiar with sibling rivalry. Sibling conflict is inevitable; however, there are some tips parents can use to help reduce and better manage sibling conflict. What Is Sibling...
Common Parenting Struggles … Plus, Our Advice For Working Through Them!
Parenting is an important responsibility… It can also be a difficult responsibility! Our team knows that raising healthy, successful children is not an easy endeavor. In this blog, we are going to take a look at common parenting struggles and some tips for managing...
How Chronic Illness Impacts Families
Chronic illness unfortunately afflicts a dramatic number of people living today. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy states that “Approximately 35.3 million Americans, young and old, are limited in their daily functioning because of a chronic...
Apps To Help Stressed Moms
Motherhood is a demanding and challenging job that comes with many responsibilities. From juggling the needs of children, managing household chores, and maintaining a career or personal life, mothers have a lot on their plate. Fortunately, technology has made it...