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kids and anxiety

June 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Kids, Parenting, relationships

In recent years, anxiety has taken top position over depression among our children’s behavioral health issues. Reporting of anxiety among kids 6 to 17 rose 13% in 5 years compared to depression levels,

parenting for summer break

June 19, 2019 | Coping, Kids, Parenting, Stress

Summer's here, and the time is right ... for kids wondering "What am I going to do today?" Some parents are likely already hearing words to that effect. With the school year over and thoughts of taking a break from

Kindness and other things to prevent bullying

October 2, 2018 | Bullying, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Parenting, Trauma

Even though it's been years, I remember the punches like they just happened. I was in the fourth grade, and it was the last day of school before summer break. It was also my last day at this particular school, because

De-stressing the 'Back to School' Transition

July 14, 2017 | Anxiety, Back to school, Coping, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Parenting, Partners, Stress

Back to school can be a stressful time for the entire family. Lazy summer days are abruptly replaced by hectic mornings packed with new classes, practices, homework and a variety of other stressors. Being unprepared for

Protective Factors: Reducing Brain Damage from Toxic Stress

February 23, 2017 | Addiction, Beech acres, Brain, Coping, Mental health, Mental illness, Parenting, Recovery, Stress, Trauma

by Guest Bloggers Nikki Zellin, Jill Hyunh, and Connie Harrison of Beech Acres Parenting Center Sports! We are a county passionate about our sports teams & in support of our athletes. Despite this