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Moral Development Is Linked To Reduced Aggression

Research into moral development in children finds that children who react more strongly against stories of moral violations show less aggressive behavior. Research into moral development in children finds that children who react more strongly against stories of moral violations show less aggressive behavior. Researchers Marc Jambon and Judith Smetana ran an experiment with 135 four- to seven-year-olds to examine children’s moral development. They […]

Holiday Blues & How to Tackle Them

What are the holiday blues? For some of us, the holidays can be a depressing time when we get the holiday blues. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anger can intensify when contrasted with the joy expected of the holidays. Factors that can contribute to holiday depression include: Associating the holidays with unresolved family issues or a painful childhood. Ignoring feelings of sadness, […]

Parenting Guidance

With the holidays rushing directly at us, this typically tends to be the time of the year that we question ourselves the most. Have I spent as much time as possible with my family this year? Have I been a good  parent? Am I setting my children up for success? Should I be spending this much money on gifts? Am […]

Fostering Family Bonding

Out of ideas on what to do with your family? Is your family the stay-at-home type? These 100 fun night ideas are easy, fun, and cheap all while helping you foster family bonding time.

Insight into ADHD

We see the label and hear about ADHD on a weekly basis- but do we know what ADHD ACTUALLY is? ADHD is defined by the DSM-V as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by specific criterion. ADHD can affect children, adolescents, and adults. ADHD can interfere with schoolwork, employment responsibilities, and social […]

Trauma and Healing

  Trauma can be experienced from any age, including toddlers and well into late adulthood. Not every individual responds to trauma the exact same way but there are typical responses that show up across the board. Trauma can cause physiological changes to the brain and the body. There are memories, called flashbacks, that people with trauma witness in their dreams, […]

Benefits of Mental Health Counseling

BENEFITS OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Mental health counseling, or psychotherapy, is something many people wonder about. It’s a concept that, until one begins, seems hard to fully grasp. It’s not uncommon for people to associate counseling with the proverbial couch, with the client lying on this piece of furniture and spilling their guts while a counselor, who may or may […]

What is Mental Health?

What Is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental […]