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Parent Enrichment & Employment Programs
July 1, 2024
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Parents often find it hard to focus on themselves and their needs when raising kids. While their children will always come first, it is worthwhile to spend time improving parental enrichment and employment skills.
The Challenge of Keeping Kids Active Over Summer
June 24, 2024
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For kids, summer is the best time of year. It is a chance to escape from the constant pressures of schoolwork and enjoy their time exploring their passions independently. However, this can sometimes cause problems, as extended periods away from structured physical, academic, and social stimuli can hamper their development.
Job Opening: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
June 10, 2024
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Strong mental health for young children is more important today than ever before. Our children are under a constant barrage of information and stimuli, and there is rarely an opportunity for separation from the surrounding world. This creates a strain on the children growing up in the digital age.
Co-Parenting Survival Guide
May 20, 2024
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Adapting to new relationships is never easy, especially when there is a child involved. Co-parenting dynamics have evolved over the last several decades and today there are many ways to raise a child, even if both parents do not live in the same house. From situations like divorce and pregnancy outside of a relationship to surrogacy and raising children with the help of family members, there are many ways to co-parent in the twenty-first century.
How to Help Students Prepare for Middle School and High School
May 6, 2024
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When children transition to a new school, that transition often comes with a new set of challenges. These challenges are often social, physical, academic, or a mixture of the three. Before their children move on to a new school, there are ways parents can help their incoming high school and middle school students prepare.
What is Seasonal Depression and How Do I Get out of the Slump?
April 22, 2024
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Winter can be a difficult time for many people. Cold weather, short days, and decreased social activity can all take their toll, and it is normal to experience fatigue, loss of interest, and anxiety. Some people, however, experience symptoms that are more severe, like depression and even thoughts of suicide.
Seasonal depression and flares in existing mental illnesses may be classified as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by a counselor or psychologist. SAD requires specialized treatment to help those who suffer from its effects.