It’s hard enough to be working moms under normal circumstances, let alone with a pandemic happening. With schools closed all around the country, there is a childcare crisis going on…
Orthorexia: My Struggle With the “Purest” Eating Disorder
Whether you’re scrolling on social media or perusing the aisles of your favorite grocery store, the encouragement to eat healthier is everywhere. The global wellness economy is a 4 trillion+…
Challenges of Virtual Special Education
Just as many schools prepared for the end of the school year, most of the country entered lock-down. The pandemic upended education for children everywhere. Schools and students relied on…
Cooking and Your Mental Health
With all of this increased free time at home due to the pandemic, self-care is more important than ever. Cooking is a self-care method I have used to reduce my…
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of…
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've…
Does Your Loved One Have PTSD?: Tips On How To Develop Your Relationship
About eight million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States alone. For every 100 people, seven or eight will have PTSD at some point in their lives.…
Keep Kids Focused with the BrainDance
During these times of COVID-19, everyone has become a bit restless. It is tempting to reach for our phones or another distraction when trying to complete our summer classes. Online…
Handling Anxiety While You’re Unemployed
So, you lost your job? Hey, me too! In fact, over 20 million people are also unemployed. You are not alone. I remember thinking to myself, “okay, this might last…
Relieve Anxiety With 7 Unique Tips
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Here you’ll find a list of seven unique tips to relieve anxiety that you haven’t heard before. Some of them are quick solutions for…