Guest post by Melissa Howard from Stop Suicide In the bustling rhythm of a world that often spotlights extroverted attributes, if you’re an introvert, you might find it challenging to […]
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in eight kids struggles with anxiety, and between the ages of 13 and 18, roughly 25% of teens struggle with this […]
Last week, we talked about how a child’s environment and relationships affect their development. Today, we want to stay in a similar vein. Instead of sharing how a child’s external […]
The way we grow up plays a role in shaping who we become. But the promising news is that this impact is not fixed. For instance, that’s not to say […]
We experience trauma, an emotional response, after going through something distressing or frightening that we were unable to successfully cope with or control. That could be a natural disaster that […]
Anger can be a useful tool. It alerts us that a boundary has been crossed and it motivates us to stick up for ourselves or others. But just like any […]
Relocating can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. Your new locale opens up tons of new opportunities. You might get into a hobby you didn’t have access to before (like […]
Boundaries can take a lot of different forms. You might set physical boundaries if you don’t like being touched, or you might enforce emotional ones that limit how much you […]
Most of us have people we want to please in our lives. It could be a parent or partner. And in some cases, it can be healthy to prioritize someone […]
In 2024, a lot of people are living their lives with plenty of eyes on them. Even your neighbor or coworker might have a sizable social media following. In the […]