A Pandemic Lesson: Family Togetherness Makes Children Happy
By far the most common response by children to the question, “What have you LIKED about this period of lockdown,” was More Time with My Family.
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Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids’ Mental Health
“Every kid is different,” said Ms. Hurley. “Take a deep breath and say, ‘What is my kid like without a pandemic?’” Watch for concerning changes in sleep; eating significantly less or more; new anxious behaviors such constant reassurance-seeking or clinginess; a […]
How to Cope If Someone in Your House Gets COVID
Since March 2020, Tamara and her family had been sheltering at home and doing what they could to avoid contracting COVID-19. Yet, just before Christmas, her eldest daughter tested positive for the coronavirus.
“It felt surreal,” said Tamara. “We’d been […]
Six Ways to Beat Coronavirus Depression
Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19. According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times higher than they were before the pandemic hit, suggesting that the emotional cost of living through this time […]
How to Stay Mentally Resilient During and After the Pandemic
COVID-19, like past pandemics and disasters, will continue to affect our mental health. But there are things we can do to protect ourselves against the impact.
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Giving Yourself Credit for Coping during the Pandemic
Parenting during COVID-19 can really stress you out. Give yourself credit for all you do. Here are some strategies to help cope.
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Helping Your Adult Child Grow Up
Despite spending years and a fortune at college, more than half of people 18 to 29 are living with their parents. That’s the highest percentage since the Great Depression. Of course, that can frustrate both the young adults and their parents. Despite major […]
Are Your Children Too Busy To Do Chores?
When children are not required to do chores, they grow up to become adults who don’t have life skills like cooking, cleaning, balancing a checkbook, and more.
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A Quick Guide to Make Change Easier for Kids
Change is everywhere right now, especially for our kids. Spend a little time focusing on these new tools and watch your kids become good at change!
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The Mental Health of Single and Divorced Men
Single men tend to have worse mental health than single women and married men. This could be due to a set of specific stressors commonly experienced by unmarried men.
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