The school year ends, and summer begins-which means parents will have to find new ways to keep their kids busy and happy. This can be especially difficult if they are struggling with mental health issues such as depression, ADHD, or anxiety. Luckily, though, parents don't have to look far when it comes to healthy activities to keep their kids mentally healthy during the summer with coping skills/activities to reduce boredom, anxiety, and depression. 1) Try fun crafts that foc

It’s often a struggle handling your child’s meltdowns or big feelings. It’s helpful to recognize that you child's meltdown is a normal response to feeling frustrated, over-worked, or exhausted. Meltdowns serve the child by releasing tension and feeling better in the end. It is helpful to understand this early on to set realistic expectations for you child. Children will not be happy all the time, and things will not always go their way. These can be hard lessons for any paren

Stress in the home is common and can occur for many reasons. Although many would like to eliminate stress completely, how a family deals with difficult times helps them develop as a unit. However, some forms of stress can be more overwhelming than others, so it is crucial to reduce its onset whenever possible, especially in the family home. The following is an overview of some of the steps that can be taken to reduce family stress in the house. Maintain a Balanced Diet Trying