American Academy of Pediatrics has found that the screen time with kids is so passive that the white matter of the brain does not develop. It appears that passive watching is more destructive than the amount of time spent on the screen. The part of the brain most impacted is the white matter. This is […]
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Most of us relate burnout to adults with their busy schedules, stress at home and work and feeling of exhaustion. Kids can also have burnout. Kids also experience mental, physical and emotional exhaustion from school pressure, academic pressure, peer pressure, athletics and extracurricular activates. All of which can create a day full of scheduled demands.
In her book Writing the Natural Way, Gabriele Lusser Rico introduced the concept of “clustering” also known as “webbing,” as a creative technique to return to the playfulness and wonder of childhood storying. Traditional schooling programs our brains to write in a prescribed way that follows a sequence of events. When writing for school we write from the
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Hello to everyone! Welcome to 2025 and all the possibilities it holds!! Many of us begin our New Year by enthusiastically writing our resolutions. Resolutions can provide energy and motivation as we stand on the precipice of a new year. Each year many believe that this time will be different, this will be the year that
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Exercise is more than just sweating it is critical for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. When you move your body, this activates your brain to release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals improve depression, anxiety and trauma. They also improve memory because your emotional state is now regulated creating a more conducive brain space
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According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, there are 7 types of narcissistic parenting. Children are a source of validation – this narcissist parent will brag about their child’s accomplishments when they make the parent look good to other. They will flaunt on social media and at their workplace. When the child does not have any special
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Art can provide the boundaries for intense and chaotic feelings, creating safety for them to be expressed in their “bigness”. Art can also be a fun way to bring family members together. It enlivens us, energizes us and is a playful way to explore ourselves. No one needs to possess great talent to do art.
Jealousy – Trying to keep you from other friendships even with family members. Controlling behavior preventing you to be free to see or do anything you like. The abusive partner’s needs and wants always come first. Quick involvement – move from dating to marriage quickly. Unrealistic expectations – of you to meet all their needs.
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This blog will offer writing prompts to support you in exploring yourself and the world around you. Many of us have allowed our ideas, thoughts and imaginations to be imprisoned, justified by the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Writing is a wonderful way to put those thoughts somewhere and allow them to be
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How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? They may not always show anxiety in the same ways as adults do and so as a parent it may be missed. There are several things that can bring about stress in a child. Some children may have school anxiety due to bullying, learning
