Mental Health

Being a parent with a mental health condition can sometimes cause feelings of guilt and isolation. You may worry that your mental illness will make you an unfit parent or feel unsure about how you manage parenting and your condition simultaneously.

Nothing beats the excitement of becoming a new mother. It's something that many women look forward to. But once there, things can get pretty chaotic fast. This chaos could lead to a new mother's mental health deterioration. And it's common to see a new mom hiding in a closet crying or succumbing to substance abuse. Hello, postpartum depression.

We sleep approximately a third of our lives, so it’s not surprising that sleep is closely connected to our mental health and overall well-being. Bad sleep or sleep deprivation can lead to depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Sleep is essential to our bodies the same way eating or drinking is. Quality sleep restores our brains and keeps us in good mental and physical health. 

Multiple studies have touted the importance of play for kids. It builds imagination and creativity, bolsters social skills, and encourages independence.

Life changes are never easy. Whether or not you are the one calling the shots doesn't matter because the road will be bumpy until you can adjust to your new path either way. There are few changes bigger in life than a divorce and if your marriage has ended it may leave you feeling lost, hurt and confused about what to do next. You are not alone and can heal from this experience to build a new life focused on positive decisions.

Having a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may present quite a few challenges. First, they get assessed for learning disability or ADHD, and then suddenly you are thrust into a world of medication, therapy, alternative treatments, and all sorts of other methods to help deal with the ADHD and it can get overwhelming for both you and your child. 

Let’s face it: These last few years have been tough on children in the U.S. They’ve faced a terrifying global pandemic, profound disruptions in their daily lives, separation from their friends and extended family, and the challenges of online learning.

Having a new baby is one of the greatest gifts life can grant to two people. Not only does your new child represent the love you have for one another, but he or she is a part of you that will continue on when you can no longer move forward.

Having a baby can be an exciting time in life. However, the postpartum recovery period can be a difficult one and can take a toll on your mood and overall health. While it might not always be an easy time in life to navigate, the good news is that there are ways that you can help make it a little easier, so that you can spend more time focusing on loving your new little one instead of not feeling like yourself. 

If you struggle with stress, it can affect your entire life. Luckily, you can do a few things to lower your stress levels and help your kids out as well.