Over 75% of the people in our world today experience stress. A certain amount of stress is a normal part of our daily life. Small doses of stress help people meet deadlines, be prepared for presentations, be productive and arrive…
Normal childhood development is a process that involves change. This changes make it difficult to understand mental health disorders in children. Additionally, these symptoms may vary depending on a child’s age, and children may not be able to explain how…
The following list contains some signs that may indicate that your child may have an emotional, behavioral or mental health problem that needs professional attention: Ongoing behavior problems at daycare, school, home or in the community Hyperactivity or constant movement…
1. Teach children the ‘language of feelings’. One major thing you can teach your children is to recognize what they feel and express those feelings in words. Feelings are like important road signs. We are safe if we understand and…
1 in 10 children and young people experience mental health problems. These problems include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and usually happen in response to what is happening in their lives at a particular point in time. The mental health…
Being stuck isn’t a good feeling. It’s choking. It’s suffocating. It’s not a good place to be. You feel that you are not moving forward or backwards. In a word; you feel stuck. I have been at this place too…
I have always loved plants. There’s something soothing about putting a seed into the ground, watering it and tenderly watching it grow. As a mother hen, sometimes I sit by and water those plants to green perfection. Other times, like…
We are creatures of habit. These habits – good or bad – sometimes grow to become routines and we thrive on routine consciously or subconsciously. This is why even though we are cognizant of the benefits of having good habits,…
Today, 6th June 2020, marks 12 years since I lost my dad. It hasn’t been the sweetest of experiences. I was just 12 years old when it happened and I remember that for years after that incident I lived in…
Life is a long series of losses. It’s the only guaranteed thing in our existence. We lose family, friends, relationships, jobs, and communities. Over time, people have come to establish and/or accept certain misconceptions about grief and loss. Read through…
