Sometimes, our bodies and minds tell us what we need. Listen to what your body and mind are telling you and prioritize time to take care of yourself. Maybe you’ve been feeling exhausted or sad and just need time to
Discover You Joy!
Focus on doing things that bring you joy when practicing self-care! Whether it’s reading a book, going on a run, practicing yoga, gardening, or talking with friends, when you do what you love, you’re more likely to make time for
Gratitude as Self-Care
A simple and quick way to practice self-care is to take 5-10 minutes out of the day to reflect on what you are grateful for. Practicing gratitude helps us notice the positive things in our lives and leads to feelings
Build Self-Care into Your Schedule
One of the best ways to make sure that you have time for self-care is to plan it! When you build self-care into your schedule, you are more likely to follow through with it. While having a full hour to
Practicing Self-Care as a Parent: Series Intro
As a parent, finding time for self-care and relaxation can be a challenge, especially during the summer months when school is out. This is especially true with the changes we’ve faced over the past several months due to the coronavirus
Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend through Role Plays
One of the best ways for us to learn is to practice. One way to do this is through role-plays. Whether you pretend to be different characters or use dolls/action figures, this can help your kids try out different friendship
Teaching Kids To Be a Good Friend: Learn about Friendship through Media
Another great way to teach kids about being a good friend is to watch TV shows/movies and read books about friendship. This can help them see different scenarios, teaching them the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships. After watching the
Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend: Talk About the Qualities of a Good Friend
It’s important to talk to your kids about the characteristics that make a good friend. Not only will this help them shape their behavior and treat others well, but it will also help them understand what to look for in
Teaching Kids to Be Good Friends: Lead By Example
Being a good friend is an important life skill, but it’s one that we have to learn. As adults and parents, it’s important for us to teach kids how to be a good friend. How exactly do we do that?
Summer Learning: Educational Computer Games
Recently, technology has become a much bigger part of our lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true for learning. Encourage your kids to continue learning this summer through playing computer games! Try using some of these great