Sesame Street and APA Offer Youngest Kids Emotional Wellness Tools
In the midst of a mental health crisis amongst America’s youth, Sesame Street and the American Psychological Association (APA) are working to address the wellbeing
Afraid to Say “No” to A Social Invitation? Try This
You receive an invitation to a social event. You really don’t want to go, but you’re afraid to say “no.” What do you do? Say “yes.”
To Reduce Holiday Stress, Reframe Your Thinking
If you find the holidays stressful, you’re not alone. According to APA’s 2023 holiday stress survey, nearly 9 in 10 adults (89%) reported worries about money, missing
The “Most Wonderful Time” of the Year?
“It's the most wonderful time of the year…” the lyric goes. But if you ask Americans, nearly nine in ten will also tell you it’s
How Parents Can Help Kids Afraid of Halloween Overcome Their Fears
Costumes, candy, what’s not to love about Halloween if you’re a kid? For kids who have anxiety? Plenty. Not everyone likes creepy costumes and spooky decorations,
71% of Parents Report Last Year Was Tough for Kids
For children, heading back to school can be fraught with emotions, both positive and negative. A new national survey indicates what parents perceive are the
Eat Your Greens to Boost Mental Health
Craving comfort foods? Bypass the chips and reach for the crudités. According to a Washington Post article, research shows that eating your vegetables boosts not
What to Do When Anger Hijacks Your Brain
Ever done something “in the heat of the moment” you later came to regret? Anger can have that effect. “When we are angry the primal part
Our Epidemic of Loneliness & the Healing Power of Connection
U.S. Surgeon General Murthy has issued a new public health warning, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the
What’s As Dangerous As Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day?
What’s as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? The epidemic of loneliness facing many Americans, says U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, BBC News reports. Murthy