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Stuck at home with a teenager you don’t recognize? You successfully avoided each other for the first month, but as confinement drags out beyond 30 days, things are starting to feel awkward. If you’re one of the lucky parents of an emotionally intelligent teen–one who knows how to get his or her needs met in…
Read MoreTips for Managing the “New Normal”
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing every level of our society to reexamine its priorities, while exposing the good, the bad and the ugly of our true selves. After now two full weeks of modified lockdown, tolerance is wearing thin across the board. While images of themed soirees, virtual adventures and formal dinners were popping up…
Read MoreSpeaking of mental health
Mental illness affects around 11.2 million adults 18 or older in the United States. Of the affected population, people ages 18-25 have a higher prevalence of Any Mental Illness (AMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) than any other age bracket. A serious mental illness (SMI) results in substantial limitations or impairment in one or more life…
Read MoreTips for Parents: Setting Your Child on a Path for Success in the New School Year
The first day of school is already upon us. After a long summer of extreme weather and, perhaps, extreme boredom and moods by our teens, it’s critical to start thinking of ways to set them on a path of success for the new school year. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the top four drivers of…
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