Keeping Up a Positive Front—Is It the Best Way for Fathers to Teach Healthy Emotional Regulation Skills?

You’re a dad and an incredibly proud one at that. Being a father and looking after your child is your priority in life. However, there may be times that you struggle. Perhaps there’s a lot of stress at work, or you may get frustrated and angry. Yet, it’s important for you to be a role model for…

Feeling Exhausted and Off-Kilter? – How the Constant Stress of Uncertain Times Wears on Your Body

These uncertain times have left all of us feeling a little off of our game. Working from home has been challenging as we struggle to find a balance between work and family. Taking precautions when we go out and following stay-at-home orders is stressful. Add in economic worries and thoughts about whether or not you will…

Has Anxiety Become a Daily Struggle? – 8 Tips to Stress-Proof Your Life

Consider for a moment how often you feel stressed. Is it once or twice a month, or a daily occurrence? Do you often become distressed after something unexpectedly catches you off-guard? Have you struggled with feeling in control, or that you’re capable of managing your life? For those who are struggling with anxiety, daily stress can be…

Could You Be Inadvertently Instilling Anxiety in Your Children?

Parents want their kids to be happy, well-adjusted, and content. Who wouldn’t want that for their children? However, what happens when we try to protect children from disappointment or failure? For instance, they don’t make the cut for the basketball team. Or they learn that they weren’t invited to another child’s birthday party. If we don’t…

Cause and Effect: How Obesity and Depression in Children are Connected

Although they are treated separately, the reality is that physical health and mental well-being are intimately connected. One example of how this is true is when we look at childhood depression and obesity. Research has found that obesity and depression in children can have both physical connections and mental health links. And it’s important to note…