As a parent, we can probably all name our kid’s most common unhealthy behaviors right off the top of our head. From procrastinating to spending too much time on a screen, it’s a common parenting problem. But what if you knew that some of your child’s unhealthy behaviors stemmed from stress? Might this change the […]
How to know when your kids are over-scheduled
Chances are, at some point when your child was young you looked at parents of older children and thought to yourself “I will never be like them”. Whether it was the way they parented or choices they made, most of us have thought it at some point. One common reason we may have internally criticized […]
Helping kids deal with test anxiety
If your teen is like many American teens, test anxiety is a serious source of stress in their life. Whether it is a school-based test or a standardized test, they can wreak havoc on the minds of our kids. As a parent (and not their teacher) what can you do to help kids manage the […]
The Impact of Stress on Teens Revealed
Have you ever found yourself wondering if your teen is under too much stress? Let’s face it – despite our best efforts our kids are overscheduled. Just putting in the minimum with school, sports, and other activities can leave them (and your) feeling stressed and worn out. If you have ever asked yourself whether your […]
Why Not All Stress is Bad
When we talk about stress, it almost always is referred to as a negative emotion. Feeling “stressed” or “stressed out” is strongly tied to unfavorable feelings. This isn’t always the case. Short-term stress and anxiety can actually be good for you. In a recent article entitled Why Short-Term Stress and Anxiety Can Actually Be Good […]