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Keeping Your Oxygen Mask On

One of the most important things I’ve learned as a mom to three sons is the oxygen mask metaphor. Airline staff instruct you in case of an emergency to put on your own oxygen mask before helping your children. Which let’s be honest, in an emergency I’d probably react on instinct and do the opposite. …
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Raising a More Resilient Child

As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is to help your child learn to deal with the inevitable challenges that life brings. Children who can successfully manage the stressors that come into their life have lower rates of mental health issues, greater levels of happiness, and often …
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The Season of Giving

This holiday season is often called the “season of giving” where we focus on sharing physical gifts, our time, and the spirit of care and compassion. While the act of giving is exciting for many people, and actually boasts physical and mental benefits, it can also be a huge source of stress. How do …
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Helping Your Anxious Child

I have a soft spot in my heart for kids who are dealing with significant anxiety. Anxiety can be the most overwhelming and scary feeling—it causes us to imagine the different things that could happen if what we fear comes true. This feeling leads to avoidance of the very thing we need …
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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping. It may feel like a waste of time, but it may be helpful to think of sleep as an investment in your physical and emotional energy. Sleep gives your brain and body a chance to recover from the day and get ready for tomorrow.  How much sleep do you …
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Teen Angst or Something More?

The teen years can be a challenge for both teens and parents. The moodiness that often accompanies teens’ hormone changes, power struggles, school, and peer stress and emerging independence can be difficult to navigate. But what if that moodiness is something more? When does normal teen …
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