ADHD is a condition that pretty much everyone is aware of. However, there are many misconceptions about ADHD, what it looks like, and how it affects someone. The symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD are indeed things that everyone experiences normally. However, those with ADHD experience them to a much higher degree. So it affects […]
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It’s getting to be that time of year when parents start thinking about their kids going back to school. Whether your child will be going back in person for the first time since the pandemic, or they’re just experiencing some of the normal “jitters” that can come from a yearly transition, it’s important to help
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first began, schools seemed to close quickly across the country. Some tried to continue with in-person learning for a while, only to go virtual after too many students or staff members contracted the virus. For almost an entire school year, many schools in the U.S. remained closed for in-person
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here are so many stereotypes and stigmas attached to ADHD that don’t get addressed. One is that people with the disorder are “lazy” or don’t want to do anything. In reality, those with ADHD often experience a lack of motivation due to the way their brain is hard-wired. It’s not a matter of laziness—it’s
Summer is officially here, and after a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is ready for a break! While things are getting back to normal, many businesses have decided to keep their employees remote for the time being. Some are even making a permanent switch. There are plenty of benefits to working
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Can you inherit your emotions? The answer is more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no”. Certain emotional processes are based on your environment and situations in your life. Some, you’ll learn over time based on the things you experience, and you will hold on to them for years. Other emotional processes, like sensitivity,
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Positive discipline might sound strange, at first. Mostly when we think of discipline, it carries a negative connotation. When you have to discipline your children, for example, you’re usually doing something that will show them the consequences of their actions. With that in mind, however, every parent has their own way of disciplining. While
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To say we’re living in uncertain times would be an understatement. Living through a pandemic is frightening enough. But, the last few years have seen an influx of very public and exposed violence. Much of the violence seen in communities across the country is fueled by civil rights/racial equality movements, or other protests by groups
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” While that saying might sound a little extreme, the basis behind it holds a lot of truth. That’s especially relevant with trauma and family resiliency. By using methods like Trauma-Informed Care, family members can work toward building resiliency through various challenges. What is
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Blended families are becoming more prominent. It’s estimated that over 2,000 of them will form every day in the U.S., and that can be a beautiful thing. But, for as popular and common as blended families are becoming, that doesn’t mean the challenges associated with one don’t still exist. There are different dynamics for every
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