Whether your child ignores your commands completely, or dawdles for what seems like endless amounts of time before eventually complying, parents are often frustrated when […]
Our Lives as a Video Game
In a way, we can think of our lives as a video game. There is a helpful analogy with gaming that we can apply to our […]
Feeling Down? Take a Forest “Bath”
At some point almost everyone has gone outside for a little bit of sunshine and fresh air and soon after, if not immediately, felt the […]
Is Now the Right Time?
As mentioned in a recent article in the USA Today, a major government study found that a majority of Americans with mental disorders did not […]
Some Cautions Regarding Herbal Supplements
I’ve blogged about the use of herbal supplements previously. In a nutshell, there are some out there that truly do have health benefits, but it […]
The Importance of Nutrition
As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight and about 1 out of […]
The Importance of Exercise
Exercise is a powerful method to improve emotional and cognitive functioning that is relatively simple. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, and spirit […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Exercise
Exercise is another way to help manage feelings of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout the week can improve your mood and […]
Quick Healthy Eating Tip
I have a sweet tooth, which is often hard to fight. It’s natural that we crave sweets – we are hardwired for that. At one […]
A Quick Tip for Healthier Eating
We all make this mistake sometimes…our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and we end up eating much more than we should have. With aching […]