Guest Article -Self-Care: Fun Ways Families Can Stay Healthy Together

April 09, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Investing in self-care within the family unit is crucial for fostering a healthy and happy home life. Recognizing the importance of holistic well-being, families can take significant steps to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional health. By adopting simple yet effective strategies, every family member can contribute to a nurturing and supportive […]

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Social media consumption

April 03, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Linked below is a resource page on social media use. It sheds interesting insight into many trends like: which app is the most dangerous, is social media addiction on the rise, are mental health issues increasing, and more https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/social-media-addiction/statistics/

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Coping with Anger (part 2)

April 02, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

It would appear methods such as venting or rage rooms to release/cope with anger are not very effective at doing so. A study found that most arousal-boosting activities didn’t reduce anger, and some increased it, with jogging most likely to do that. However, ball sports and other physical activities involving play seemed to reduce physiological […]

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Coping with anger

March 24, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study, found that cathartic activities, like exercise, screaming, punching a pillow, etc. are far less effective at coping with and relieving anger, tgan relaxation and meditation practices: https://theconversation.com/chilling-out-rather-than-blowing-off-steam-is-a-better-way-to-manage-anger-new-review-of-154-studies-reveals-what-works-225984?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

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Guest Article – Step Into Confidence: Effective Ways to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

March 15, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Image via Freepik You’ve reached impressive milestones, yet a nagging voice whispers doubts, undermining your achievements. This common psychological phenomenon, imposter syndrome, convinces you that you’re a fraud, fearing that you’ll be exposed one day. The truth is that many, from novices to experts, share this experience. This guide from Dr. Jamie Rishikof arms you […]

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