Category Archives: Stress

Help Ease Student Stress

Middle school is full of social and academic challenges, making student stress a very common issue. It’s easy for parents to feel helpless when trying to help their children work through it. If you’re feeling this way, fear not. Here are some tips to prevent your child from feeling overwhelmed and to help manage their […]

How to Help a Teenager with Anxiety and Depression

Life is stressful at any age, but the teenage years can be especially difficult. Academic, social, and family pressures can create feelings of rejection, disappointment, or sadness. These days, we’re seeing more cases of teens and depression, with 1.8 million of our country’s youth having experienced severe depression in 2017 alone. If you’re wondering how […]

Stress Relief Gifts For a Stressed Teen

It probably seems like there is no right answer when you’re dealing with a child managing serious teen stress, and that’s ok. Instead of fuming, try to remember some of the things you felt as a teen and perhaps, try picking out some stress relief gifts to help your kiddo out through these tough times. […]

Family and Holidays

The holidays are not always so jolly when family comes to town. Yet the myth is that everything is supposed to be merry and bright, which creates a lot of pressure for those of us with tough family relationships. In your mind you’re thinking, “Why isn’t my holiday perfect? Why is getting along with family […]