10 Tips for Stress Management
Stress is a catch-all term that is often used to describe worry, irritation, disgust, fatigue, sadness, and other uncomfortable feelings. A person’s […]
5 Easy Wellness Practices to Improve Your Health
Life can get pretty hectic. Whether someone has a demanding job, they are caring for children, or they are just plain busy, […]
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Summer
During the school year, most families are immersed in routine and structure. Days are scheduled to the hilt with activities or sports […]
Depression: What is It and How Can I Manage It?
Depression is a frequently used term which can be easily misunderstood. In the field of mental health, depression refers to a psychiatric […]
Developmental Phases of Anxiety for Families
Starting a family involves making decisions with long term consequences for the baby and parents.
Enjoying Travel In Spite of Challenging Behaviors: Tips to Minimize Stress and Maximize the Moment
As the weather begins to warm and busy schedules hint at long weekends and holidays, you may find yourself thinking about summer […]
Helping Your Child Ease Back Into the School Swing
Easing your child back into the swing of their new school schedule can be a challenge for many parents, especially for parents with children with special needs.
Here Come the Holidays!
The Holidays – a phrase that can generate feelings of immense joy or extreme pressure.
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
So, here we are again, in the lovely season of autumn, when the air turns crisp and leaves get colorful once more.
Preventing Substance Abuse in Bucks County
Would you be surprised to learn that there were 2,488 deaths from “drug poisoning” in Pennsylvania in 2014?
Promoting Self-Esteem in Children and Adolescents
Self-esteem is defined as “confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.” When it is examined further, self-esteem refers to how a person […]
Self-Care for Parents
Self-care for parents may sound like a contradiction in terms, and unfortunately, for many of us, it is.
Staying Close to Our Daughters During the Teen Years
When our daughters are small, it often seems that they can never get enough of us: our presence, our attention, our affection. […]
Stress Busting Solutions for Parents: Strategies for a Successful Summer Break
During the school year, most families are immersed in routine and structure. Days are scheduled to the hilt with activities or sports […]
The Impact of Social Media
We live in the age of mass-multimedia. Research on media use estimates that Americans spend between 10 and 12 hours a day […]
The Value of Peace of Mind When Parenting
It’s that time of year…summer vacations and day trips are over. School buses pass you on your way to work or when […]
Wellness: What Is It Really and What Works?
Dr. Donald Ardell’s book, High Level Wellness: An Alternative to Doctors, Drugs, and Disease, was one of the central texts for a […]
What Parents Can Do to Improve Self-Esteem in Their Children
Early in life, children and adolescents are faced with the primary task of developing a sense of hope, competency, and secure identity.
