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11/06/2025

Social Media Is Rewiring Your Teen’s Brain

The U.S. Surgeon General warns teens scrolling more than 3 hours a day double their risk of depression and anxiety. Brain scans show constant notifications flood reward circuits while weakening the prefrontal cortex (PFC)—which controls decision-making, impulse control, and social behavior. This vital region is one of the last to fully develop, maturing into early adulthood. Studies reveal excessive social media use during this window can alter the prefrontal cortex's structure, impairing its ability to regulate impulses and behavior.

Protect their growing mind with clear boundaries: limit daily use, create phone-free zones at meals and bedtime, and replace screen time with real connection.

11/03/2025

The clocks have fallen back—don’t let shorter days dim your mood! Here’s how to stay bright:

✅ Stick to your usual sleep schedule
Go to bed & wake up at the same time. Open blinds early—the sun rises sooner now.
✅ Get morning light
Take a walk outside first thing. Morning light helps fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
✅ Try light therapy
Can’t get outside? A morning light box is a proven SAD treatment.
✅ Move your body

Exercise boosts mood as much as antidepressants. Aim for 150 min/week of brisk walking + 2 strength days.

Small changes = big mood wins.
You’ve got this. 💪

10/31/2025

🍬 Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween! 🎃

May your costume be amazing and your candy haul be huge!

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky night!

10/29/2025

Today is National Cat Day, and we're here to celebrate these quiet masters of mental wellness!

The simple act of petting a cat lowers your stress hormone (cortisol) and blood pressure. That deep, rumbling purr often vibrates at a frequency that can be profoundly calming and even promote a sense of well-being.

Cats offer unconditional love and a constant, non-judgmental presence, making them powerful antidotes to loneliness and anxiety. They don't just share your space; they help regulate your emotions.

Show your kitty some love today—it's a little dose of free, furry therapy! ❤️

10/26/2025

Your Happiness is Your Responsibility.

Stop waiting for others to create your happiness. The most powerful way to take control of your mental space is through gratitude.

It’s easy to focus on what's missing but making a simple shift can transform your day. Every evening, try writing down at least five things you are genuinely thankful for. Even on a difficult day, this practice forces you to notice the small victories and blessings. Being thankful for those little things is the most effective way to flood your mind with positivity, regardless of what's happening around you.

Your challenge today: Write down five things you're grateful for right now! 👇

10/23/2025

Here's a thought: 95% of our thinking, feeling, and acting is driven by unconscious, automatic processing. And guess what drives that unconscious engine? Our mindsets.

If you aren't conscious of your mindsets, you aren't conscious of what's truly driving your life. When things go well (or poorly), you're left believing it's just "fate" or "luck."

The reality? Your mindsets are dictating the direction and success of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. If you're unwilling to explore them, you'll always be at their mercy.

But it doesn't have to be this way. You can awaken to your mindsets and make the unconscious conscious. This puts you in the driver's seat, allowing you to create your future, not just let it happen to you.

10/20/2025

Perspective-taking is the ability to understand that other people have thoughts and feelings that differ from your own. This social milestone allows a child to accurately assess what others might be thinking in a given situation.

It matters because children and adolescents with strong perspective-taking skills are motivated to help and connect. They can patiently recognize a friend’s sadness, offer comfort, and are better able to understand how their own words and actions affect others.

Signs a child may struggle with this can look like:
1️⃣Being unsure of what to say to peers.
2️⃣Monopolizing conversations with their own interests.
3️⃣Difficulty recalling friends' interests or understanding when they've accidentally hurt someone's feelings.

Nurturing this skill helps kids move beyond their own immediate view to become empathetic and socially aware individuals.

10/17/2025

When your child is overwhelmed and having a meltdown, their brain is literally paralyzed. Trying to have a rational conversation or piling on more information just makes the emotional "computer" crash harder.

Give them space to feel their feelings without judgment and wait until they're calm and their brain is ready to process.

You are your child's biggest influence—use that power by choosing connection over correction in the heat of the moment.

10/14/2025

Today is National Dessert Day which means it's time to sweeten your bonds!

Sharing a brownie sundae or passing around a plate of cookies instantly breaks the ice and creates a happy connection.

Life can be serious, but a spontaneous dessert date is a low-stakes, high-reward way to hang out, giggle, and just be present with the people you love.

Grab your friends, grab your family, and let the sweetness bring you closer.

10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that there is no health without mental health. This year’s theme highlights a crucial truth: supporting mental well-being is vital, especially when facing a crisis.

From global events to the quiet, personal hardships we all endure, emotional distress is real. But so is our capacity to heal. We believe that caring for your mental health saves lives—it gives you the strength to cope and the courage to rebuild.

You are not alone. Whether you're an adult navigating life's challenges or a parent supporting a child's big emotions, we are here to help you find your way forward.

10/06/2025

Raising kind kids? It all starts with you.

Children learn best by watching. Show them what inclusion and kindness look like through your own actions and words.

1️⃣Be a Welcoming Host: Make everyone feel seen and included with a simple phrase like, "I'm so glad you're here!"

2️⃣Show Empathy: Talk about other people's feelings and model what it's like to care. "It looks like they feel lonely. I wonder if we could go say hi?"

3️⃣Embrace Differences: Celebrate diversity and talk about different cultures with curiosity and respect.

You are their first and most important teacher.

10/02/2025

Saying "no" isn't selfish. It's a way to protect your mental health and energy.

Instead of agreeing out of obligation, a kind and honest "no" can strengthen your relationships. It allows you to create space for what genuinely brings you joy.

Boundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about taking care of yourself. Some people may not like it when you start setting them, but that's okay. You don't have to make everyone happy.

Remember: Boundaries help you show up as your best self.

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