Tag: mental health
Break the Cycle: Why Kids Need Unstructured Play This Summer
Posted onSummer is just around the corner. The school doors will soon close, schedules will suddenly open up, and the familiar chorus of “I’m bored” is waiting in the wings. For many adults, the sudden expanse of […]
Children’s Mental Health Problems are Family ProblemsThat Impact the Workplace
Posted onPost-pandemic family life has been dramatically impacted by the perfect storm of working parent burnout in combination with our national pediatric mental health crisis. Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression, and suicide at alarming […]
Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families
Posted onA few months ago, I was watching Oprah interview Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. I adore Oprah. So many decades ago she started talking about the hard stuff we humans face and she has […]
Challenges Facing College Students: Are the Kids Alright?
Posted onIn today’s world, coming of age is more complex than ever. Adolescents and young adults of the 21st century have grown up navigating technological advancements that influence how they learn, think and develop relationships. They have […]
Emotional Overload in Families: 10 Microstrategies That Reduce Family Stress
Posted onBetween work responsibilities, school schedules, digital distractions, and daily household demands, many parents feel emotionally stretched thin. The pace of modern family life rarely leaves room for genuine recovery—and when stress accumulates faster than it can […]
Strengthening Families to Strengthen the Workforce
Posted onEmployee well-being has become a strategic priority for organizations seeking to attract, retain, and support a thriving workforce. Many companies have expanded benefits focused on physical health, mental health, and financial well-being. But a growing number […]
The Missing Link in Child and Family Well-Being: Supporting Parents
Posted onEvery community invests in children. Yet one critical group remains largely under-supported: Parents. Parents have the greatest influence on children’s development, behavior, and long-term success. But while many systems serve children, very few are designed to […]
Breaking the Screen Time Cycle: Connect to UnPlug
Posted onScreens aren’t the enemy—but the battles over turning them off can feel exhausting. Discover why kids melt down at screen time transitions and how leading with connection, not control, makes all the difference for calmer, happier homes.
Screen Time Tips for Working Parents: Why Battles Happen and How to Break the Cycle
Posted onScreen time battles aren’t just about rules — they’re about habits, emotions, and connection needs. These screen time tips for working parents explain why kids cling to devices and offer simple, research-backed strategies to build calmer routines without daily conflict.
7 Expert Tips for Better Sleep for Families (and How to End Bedtime Battles for Good)
Posted onBedtime shouldn’t feel like a nightly power struggle. Yet for many families, evenings are filled with stalling, tears, worries, and repeated wake-ups that leave everyone exhausted. The good news? Better sleep is possible—at any age—with the […]
