Mental Health

Executive Functions are skills that help us stay organized and act on information. There are many different processes that fall under the Executive Functions umbrella. Some of which include your…

Your teen used to be a happy kid, used to spend a lot of time with you and their friends, and used to play sports. Lately, however, they have been…

It is common for parents to allow their children to sleep in their bed from time to time. However, for some parents occasionally allowing their child to spend the night…

Does your toddler have difficulty sleeping? Do they wake up in the middle of the night crying? Do they wake up too early or go to sleep too late? Had…

Children often enjoy playing games as well as spending time with their parents and siblings. Combining these two pastimes can be exciting for a child. There are many benefits of…

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it can have a huge emotional and psychological effect on them. The response can vary from child to child, but most children feel…

At every party or large family gathering there are always the children who go immediately to play with the other kids and those who might need to hang back for…

The term “stress” as it is used today was first coined by the endocrinologist Hans Selye in 1936. In his original definition Selye described stress as “the non-specific response of…

What is self-esteem? According to Meriam-Webster’s Dictionary (2015), self-esteem is “a confidence and sense of satisfaction in oneself.” Having a positive sense of self-esteem can lead to psychological health and…

Many people are acutely aware of their physical health. Less focus is typically on their mental health. Both are important and impact one another. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that is…